Salary:£60,000.00 – £70,000.00 Per year Are you experienced in Procurement and looking for a new challenge?We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to join our Procurement team at SNG (Sovereign Network Group) as Senior Procurement Manager .Based from either Basingstoke or Wembley , you’ll combine home and office working to ensure a positive work / life balance. To support close collaboration with the wider procurement team, there will be an expectation to be in the Basingstoke office on a weekly basis . At SNG, we provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London, the South East, South West and East of England, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.The RoleReporting into the Head of Strategic Sourcing, you’ll be a key member of the senior leadership team within Procurement. You’ll be responsible for the approach and methodology for SNG’s procurement activity, demonstrating where procurement can add measurable value and identifying solutions which support the delivery of SNG’s corporate goals. This is a hands-on role, responsibilities include:Accountability for strategic spend categories within our Property Services and Buil d ing Safety & Compliance business areasL eading a team of Category Managers – set ting , sup port ing an d oversee ing category sourcing activitySupporting multiple complex procurement projects across all areas of spend within your key business areas, ensuring that the procurement team and its service offering is aligned to business needs , delivering optimal quality, financial and risk outcomesDelivering all end-to-end sourcing activity in accordance with Procurement Act 2023 and in line with commercial best practiceContributing to transformational workstreams including data integrity and data reporting to maximise the use of data to impact decision makingLine Management of the category team to ensure best in class procurement , offering continuous support , mentorship and encouragement for personal developmentA pprov al responsibilit y for h igh value pur cha se order r equ isitio ning , and new supplier se t up applicat i o ns within scope of the c ate goryWhat we need from youYou should have previous experience in a similar role within procurement, with significant experience in category management, including a track record in leading supplier engagement and sourcing activities to drive value for money.We are looking for experience from within property services / building safety / housing asset management , ideally from a housing background . You’ll also need:To demonstr ate a flexible approach and an ability to manage ambiguity with short term tactical / transactional activity versus strategic long -term prioritiesA goo d tool kit of sourcing techniques to identify , develop and deliver solutionsExperience of leading and managing multiple projectsExcellent written and communication skillsAbility to form effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholdersStrong negotiation skillsGood attention to detail and experience in contract drafting and varyingLeadership skills and a desire to coach and develop a small teamExperience of working under and advising on PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2023Job DescriptionWe have some great benefits at SNG, including:25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering daysGenerous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salaryEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption payOptions for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness coverWellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP serviceAt Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.#J-18808-Ljbffr…
