Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Howells Solutions Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Bonus

Pension

Benefits

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is recruiting a Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to own procurement strategy across social housing, property services and maintenance. You will drive cost savings, improve supplier performance and introduce smarter procurement processes across the business.

Role covers diverse categories including building materials, PPE and subcontractors. The position requires 5+ years in procurement management within construction, social housing or property maintenance, strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' Procurement Management experience.
• Construction, Social Housing or Property Maintenance background.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Excellent supplier and stakeholder management experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• CIPS / MCIPS desirable.
• Responsive Repairs, Planned Maintenance or Public Sector experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the procurement and supply chain strategy.
• Negotiate supplier pricing, rebates and framework agreements.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities.
• Source, onboard and manage suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage supplier performance, compliance and commercial risk.
• Undertake spend analysis and monitor market trends.
• Develop supplier reporting and performance dashboards.
• Introduce digital, automated and AI-enabled procurement solutions.
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams across the business.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

CIPS / MCIPS desirable

Job description

Head of Procurement & Supply Chain
55,000 - 75,000 (DOE) + Car / Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
Permanent Full Time

We are working with a leading contractor within the Social Housing, Property Services and Maintenance sector to recruit an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply Chain.

This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to take ownership of procurement and supply chain strategy, delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance and introducing smarter procurement processes across the business.

The role will take responsibility for procurement and supply chain activity across a broad range of categories, including: Building and construction materials, roofing materials, electrical and plumbing, materials, Kitchens and bathroom, Fire safety products, PPE and workwear, Plant and tool hire, Waste management and Specialist subcontractors and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the procurement and supply chain strategy
• Negotiate supplier pricing, rebates and framework agreements
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities
• Source, onboard and manage suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage supplier performance, compliance and commercial risk
• Undertake spend analysis and monitor market trends
• Develop supplier reporting and performance dashboards
• Introduce digital, automated and AI-enabled procurement solutions
• Work closely with operational and commercial teams across the business

Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years' Procurement Management experience
• Construction, Social Housing or Property Maintenance background
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Excellent supplier and stakeholder management experience
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CIPS / MCIPS desirable
• Responsive Repairs, Planned Maintenance or Public Sector experience advantageous

Package

55,000 - 75,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of a key business function and make a real impact within a growing contractor.