Procurement Business Partner

Could you be Incommunities new Procurement Business Partner? Reporting into the new Head of Procurement, you will provide support in the development and implementation of an organisational procurement strategy along with embedding robust policies and procedures. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to help shape change across an organisation, making an impact from day one and playing a key role in developing a new strategic procurement function within Incommunities.

About us

We are social housing landlord and think our vision of Improving Lives Incommunities says it all!

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we manage more than 22,600 homes across Yorkshire and are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our plans and actions. This year will see us continue to focus on the 2 year plan, to 2024. Our plan puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulations
• Prepare tender documents to stakeholder requirements and run end to end tender procedures on their behalf
• Provide support and advice to managers and stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters
• Assist in the negotiation of contract terms, conditions and costs
• Review existing procurement procedures and implementing changes where required
• Be a key player in developing procurement strategies that deliver value for money and social value
• Review existing procurement plans and deliver service quality and efficiencies through contract management and procurement governance.

About you

• Have an MCIPS qualification or working towards
• Are experienced in preparing tender documents and managing the end-to-end procurement process
• Are proficient in spend analysis and extrapolating data with a view to realising value for money and efficiency savings
• Are engaging and able to communicate well with different departments
• Be a self starter, able to work well as a team player
• Can provide recent examples of cost savings achieved on large scale procurement projects
• Have demonstrable experience of managing contractor performance, contract negotiation and excellent supplier/stakeholder relationship management.

Requirements

• Procurement experience within the public sector (highly desirable)
• Experience in the use of Dynamic Purchasing Systems and Framework Agreements
• Strong working knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015
• Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver procurement strategies and drive significant service improvements
• Excellent IT skills in order to operate multiple systems
• The ability to multitask and work under pressure
• A professional, personable and pragmatic approach to procurement with a forward-thinking attitude and desire for procurement excellence

Benefits

• Starting salary of £43,500 per year (pay award pending)
• West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - current employer contribution is 15.9%
• Excellent holiday allowance that increases with service
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

As a Mindful Employer we have committed to working towards better mental health in the workplace and are determined to deliver a culture of physical and mental wellbeing openness and support. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed' to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.