Senior Procurement Business Partner

Morgan Sindall Property Services; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit housing association based in Milton Keynes is seeking a Procurement Specialist to provide proactive procurement advice and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a relevant professional qualification and experience in procurement and contract management. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,745 per annum and is part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to making a positive difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of procurement legislation and procedures.
• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Ability to co-ordinate workloads under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide pro-active procurement advice and support.
• Manage tender and evaluation processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Procurement advice

Compliance with regulations

Financial regulations

IT skills

Relationship building

Education

Relevant professional qualification such as CIPS

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our organisation is all about people - the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it's no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

Responsibilities

• Providing pro-active procurement advice and support colleagues and contract managers, based on a sound understanding of the relevant business area, and support the wider Procurement team in achieving this.
• Managing the tender and evaluation processes, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and external and internal regulations
• Assisting in ensuring compliance with financial regulations, procurement and contract management policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Playing a key role to support the delivery of the Procurement Strategy and 3-year Procurement Plan.
• A clear understanding of procurement legislation, regulations and procedures.
• A sound knowledge of procurement frameworks.
• Experience in providing expert advice, support and challenge in all aspects of procurement and contract management.
• Relevant professional qualification such as CIPS.
• IT and excel literate.
• Ability to co-ordinate workloads under pressure.
• An ability to create strong working relationships, with the ability to work across different projects and teams.
• Experience of working in the public sector procurement, preferably housing, is desired but not essential.

Everyone's welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £38,745pa