Strategic Procurement Manager

Hove Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will lead the Housing and Property procurement category within the Corporate Procurement Team, shaping strategies that deliver savings, social value and compliant, value-for-money outcomes. You will work with commissioners, contract managers and leaders to steer major, high-value projects from planning through mobilisation. The role combines category leadership, stakeholder influence and coaching to build a high-performing team. This is an opportunity to influence housing and property markets while supporting an inclusive, flexible and collaborative council culture.

Pay / Benefits

flexible and diverse workplace
work-life balance
wellbeing support
leave and pensions
training and development
hybrid/remote working

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate procurement activity for the Housing and Property category, overseeing contracts and sourcing activity
Manage relationships with commissioners, contract managers, Heads of Service and Directors
Use spend and market data to shape category priorities and drive value for money
Lead major, complex, high-value procurement projects from planning to mobilisation
Oversee projects across the category and provide line management, coaching and professional support

Key requirements

Strong knowledge of housing and property procurement including repairs, construction, facilities management, estates, compliance and capital works
Substantial procurement and category management experience with understanding of public procurement legislation and commercial best practices
Experience leading complex, high-value procurement projects from early planning and market engagement through to award and mobilisation
Ability to use spend, market and supplier insights to shape priorities, manage risk and deliver value and social value
Effective communication, negotiation and influencing skills with senior stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment
Experience leading, coaching and developing procurement colleagues to foster an inclusive, high-performing team