AddressAbout the role:
Gentoo is a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford.
As one of our Junior Procurement Partners is heading off on maternity leave soon, we are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, based at our Doxford Park Sunderland head office to cover this period of leave.
The Procurement team have gone through a period of significant change, with a new 5-year procurement strategy, and the implementation of a new partnership approach to Procurement. In this key role, you will support the Procurement Partners with procurement across all business areas such as Gentoo Homes, Development, Asset including Repairs and Maintenance and non-construction related areas including Corporate Services, IT, Legal Services etc. This is an exciting role and would ideally suit a self-starter who is looking for a further challenge in their procurement career.
We know how important it is to have a great work-life balance, therefore we offer flexible working arrangements, including a proportion of homeworking, in accordance with your role type and the needs of our business. Your working week should be balanced with what you need to do and where you need to be to deliver your role the most effectively.
The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.
Key responsibilities will include the following, a full job description is available to view at www.gentoogroup.com/careers
Provide proactive, responsive procurement services on tenders over £30K including the advertising of such tenders where it is appropriate and support the Procurement Lead and Procurement Partners for tenders over £120K.
Work collaboratively with the Procurement Analysts to ensure a “One Procurement Team” approach, deputising for the Procurement Analyst if required.
Prepare for and attend partnership meetings, ensuring our business partners feel supported and understand the roles each party to the procurement process has to play.
Undertake mini competitions for both capital and revenue purchases over £30K, complying with relevant framework agreements.
Support in the procuring of goods and services in line with the Group’s Financial Regulations, including the approval of orders on Ebis.
Comply with the procurement strategy, all policies, procedures and service-level agreements relating to Procurement.
Participate in annual spend analysis to determine priorities, and support in the creation of strategic sourcing strategies identified by that analysis.
Contribute to the monthly report as requested by the Procurement Lead.
Ensure that corporate, social and environmentally responsible issues are considered in all procurement activities undertaken.
Responsible for controlling and administering procurement agreements, catalogues and supply chain portal. Update all relevant systems and documentation every week to ensure all trackers are up to date.
Provide training to Gentoo Group and Gentoo Homes on procurement processes.
Ensure compliance with all related legislation.
What we are looking for:
You will ideally be educated to CIPS level 4 (Foundation Diploma), or actively working towards (or equivalent qualification).
You will have demonstrable experience with procurement projects that include successfully running tenders from start to finish from both a technical and commercial aspect.
With a good understanding of how to build and nurture positive internal relationships with senior management, key users, business stakeholders and suppliers.
An appropriate knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 is desirable.
You will also understand contract law, with the ability to draft contracts with minimal support from legal professionals.
Some of our great benefits include:
30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
12.30 pm finish on a Fridays
Flexible and hybrid working.
Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
Closing date:
28/03/2024
We're a housing association that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We're a values-driven organisation, with a clear vision, a social purpose and a commitment to investing in people, place and property. We believe everyone has the right to live in a good quality home they can afford and invest millions of pounds every year in keeping our existing homes safe, secure, and compliant.
We're also playing our part in addressing the UK housing crisis locally, by building hundreds of new, modern and contemporary homes for rent in Sunderland - homes that meet the needs of local people. Not only do we provide vital housing - we support our tenants, residents and communities by investing in services that help people live their best possible life.
This includes helping people to work, victims of domestic abuse and anti-social behaviour, young people to live independently, as well as a wellbeing service that supports our elderly tenants and residents.
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