Job Description

Job reference
REQ0936
Date posted
03/06/2025
Application closing date
20/06/2025
Location
Salary
up to 65,000
Package
Contractual hours
36
Basis
Full time

Job description
This role will head up the procurement function and provide the strategic lead for procurement at Salix Homes. Leading a small, although highly effective, team, activities will range from managing the coordination of procurement and contract management activities, liaising with the individual business areas to provide sound procurement advice and adhering to Salix Homes own procurement strategy. The role holder will ensure Salix Homes' adheres to commercial and regulatory requirements as well as relevant legislation. Salix has an annual spend of c52m which you help lead the process to generate efficiency savings.

The role

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What I'll be doing

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Providing strategic procurement advice across all levels and departments of the organisation to inform decision making Ensuring our procurement activity is compliant in relation to UK procurement law (Procurement Act 2023) and represents best practice Developing procurement delivery targets, including cashable savings and generating social value savings to achieve the maximum benefit for customers and the organisation Overseeing the completion of the procurement workplan - including successful completion of tenders, oversight of terms & conditions and effective contract management Embedding value for money across Salix Attending Senior Leadership Team and Audit and Risk Committee meetings to update on procurement activity and progress

What we're looking for

A self-motivated procurement expert who can manage effectively and who thrives on change A Procurement Industry related Professional Qualification (MCIPS, CIPS, Logistics and supply chain MSc or equivalent similar) or working towards with relevant working experience Well-developed leadership skills Experience in implementing and operating procurement and contract management systems Strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, negotiating skills

What we offer as a company

Annual Salary of up to 52,805 +Market allowance of 13,200 (65,000) Up to 34 day's holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working, a minimum of 2 days working in the office Flexible working (based on a 36 hour working week) and family friendly policies Generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Life Assurance worth 3 x annual salary Health Cash Plan which also provides a range of discounts including discounted gym membership An inclusive and positive colleague culture Accredited Good Employment Charter employer

Salix Homes are proud to have been awarded membership to the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter and we will constantly strive to improve working conditions for our colleagues
Salix Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so should we. As we're interested in

expanding our workforce diversity, we welcome all applications.



We're proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident scheme, we will therefore invite to interview any disabled candidates who demonstrate the minimum standards for the role. If you wish to be considered under as part of this scheme, please let us know by emailing us

at recruitment@salixhomes.co.uk



We want everyone to be able to perform to their best throughout the recruitment process so please let us know if you have any concerns or need any assistance or adjustments at any stage.


Closing Date: 20th June 2025