Strategic Procurement Lead for Capital Projects

Aster Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing programme

Career development support

Pension and life assurance

Volunteer hours

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aster Group is seeking a Procurement Partner to develop and deliver procurement strategies supporting our capital programme and customer outcomes. You will collaborate with Property and Investment Delivery teams, manage procurement projects, build supplier relationships and drive value for money through informed commercial decisions.

The role is hybrid with travel within the operating region and requires strong stakeholder engagement and knowledge of UK public procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management, procurement or related commercial role.
• Property or construction experience would be beneficial.
• Strong commercial judgement with focus on whole-life value and customer outcomes.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience of contract management and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of UK public sector procurement regulations (desirable).
• CIPS qualification or commitment to working towards one (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies that support the capital programme and organisational priorities.
• Lead and support procurement projects through full lifecycle from strategy to tendering to contract and supplier management.
• Build strong supplier relationships and support commercial negotiations for best value.
• Monitor market trends, identify opportunities and drive value for money.
• Ensure procurement activity is well planned, compliant with internal policies and legislation.
• Report on procurement progress, supplier performance and savings initiatives.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Public sector procurement knowledge

Education

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Job description

Aster Group is seeking a Procurement Partner to develop and deliver procurement strategies supporting our capital programme and customer outcomes. You will collaborate with Property and Investment Delivery teams, manage procurement projects, build supplier relationships and drive value for money through informed commercial decisions.

The role is hybrid with travel within the operating region and requires strong stakeholder engagement and knowledge of UK public procurement practices.