Interim Head of Procurement

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Interim Head of Procurement for a Housing Association in Greater Manchester. This role involves managing a procurement team and overseeing significant tenders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social housing and a track record of leading teams through procurement processes. This full-time position offers flexible hybrid working arrangements with a daily rate of approximately £400, negotiable for the right applicant.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the social housing sector.
• Confidence in leading teams through large tenders.
• Ability to manage a procurement team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a Procurement team of 3 - 4 staff during a period of change.
• Oversee day-to-day procurement duties and tenders.
• Deliver various business improvement projects.

Skills

Procurement management

Leadership

Tendering

Business improvement

Job description

We are proud to be partnering with a Housing Association in Greater Manchester, who are looking to appoint an Interim Head of Procurement on a three month initial contract with the possibility of extension.

This will be a full-time position with very flexible hybrid working and a daily rate of c.\u00a3400 (possible room for negotiation for the right candidate).

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the social housing sector and be confident leading teams through large tenders.

Duties will include (but are not limited to) :

• Managing a Procurement team of 3 - 4 staff including a Procurement Manager, Qualified Procurement Officer, Procurement Officer (currently studying) and Procurement Assistant through a period of change
• Active involvement in day to day duties and helping out with tenders - current £18m tender for amalgamation of repairs due to go live before Christmas
• Delivering various business improvement projects (including but not limited to) :
  • Pipeline Reporting - following quote received from suppliers
  • Audit improvement works - Supplier set ups
  • Purchasing Guide clarity

Implementing improvements to th...