Procurement and Contracts Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to join a large housing association based in Birmingham. In this role, you will lead on identifying and managing continuous improvement of procurement activity across the organization. Your primary focus will be ensuring that value for money, quality, and efficiency savings are delivered while maximizing benefits for the residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and ensure compliance with the Procurement Strategy, Policy, and Procedures in accordance with UK Procurement Regulations and other legal requirements.
• Develop annual procurement plans in collaboration with departmental budget holders, advising on routes to market and assisting with pre-market engagement.
• Prepare and maintain an annual procurement plan for the Group, reporting progress to the Executive Team and Audit and Assurance Committee as required.
• Provide guidance and support on best practice procurement, including risk management, spend analysis, and supply chain evaluation.
• Oversee procurement compliance and maintain the contracts register to ensure awareness of contractual periods.
• Collaborate with finance to manage supplier processes and maintain an approved supplier list.
• Lead procurement of high-value and strategic contracts, including tender documentation preparation and evaluation.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify savings opportunities and lead cross-functional teams to ensure best value and quality are achieved.
• Develop and implement procurement management processes to achieve efficiency and value.
• Advise on and assist budget holders with managing supplier performance against contractual terms and KPIs.
• Identify opportunities for continual improvement in services and value for money through the procurement process.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Achieve measurable cost savings and quality/service improvements through effective tendering and procurement activities.
• Meet service-specific targets and performance indicators set by the Executive Team and Audit and Assurance Committee.
• Develop solutions leading to improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost-saving across the organization.
• Evidence reduction in actual budget expenditure through effective contractor practices.
• Provide regular performance reports to the Executive Team and Audit and Assurance Committee.
• Ensure all contracts are procured well-ahead of expiry and comply with PCR 2015 and financial regulations.
• Maintain the Group Contract Register and provide regular compliance and performance reports.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience managing senior stakeholders and housing/public sector procurements.
• Experience establishing and calling off framework agreements.
• Proficiency in commercial negotiation at a senior level.
• Strong experience in contracts management and performance evaluation.
• Background in Procurement/purchasing/supply chain environment.
• Good working knowledge of IT applications and public procurement law.
• Degree or professional qualification in a related subject and membership of a professional body (e.g., CIPS).

If you possess the required skills and experience and are passionate about driving procurement excellence, please submit your CV.