Head Of Procurement (Remote)

Head Of Procurement | ARM | UK

Head of Procurement

Remote

12 Month Contract

£75,000 -£80,000

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Head of Procurement on an initial 12 month basis.

This position is remote however you will need to attend face to face meetings on a monthly basis, so being able to travel to our client’s operation region is a must. The region covers Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, and London, with our main office Hubs in Andover, Devizes, Wells, Weymouth, Wareham and Ferndown.

Responsibilities:

Lead the operating framework for the Group’s procurement activities
Provide specialist support and advice on Procurement issues across the Group.
Develop, implement, and monitor procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines that comply with relevant legislation
Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance, of procurement systems and technology to support procurement operations.
Work in partnership with and lead cross-functional teams comprising of group wide operational and management colleagues ensuring they’re fully equipped to deliver against operational targets.
Lead proactive analysis of designated areas of spend through effective use of project management, considering opportunity and risk
Work with senior leaders across the business to establish a robust approach to proactive contract management
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including internal customers, suppliers, and other third-party organisations.

Requirements:

Experienced procurement leader, ideally with experience gained in driving change and improvements within a new or existing procurement team.
Experience within the housing sector would be beneficial.
Indirect Procurement experience.
Demonstrable working knowledge and application of UK public sector procurement regulations and other relevant legislation is vital to provide assurance.
Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in procurement, such as MCIPS, or a related field.

This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.

Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

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