Senior Procurement Business Partner - London, United Kingdom - Tower Hamlets Homes

Tower Hamlets Homes

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Can you help us take our Procurement and Contracts team to the next level?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Business Partner to join our small, ambitious and dynamic Procurement and Contracts Team which assists with the delivery of a range of procurement projects cutting across all categories including the delivery of an annual capital investment programme of over £20M per annum.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has a passion for procurement and is committed to delivering excellence, must have excellent working knowledge of UK procurement regulations, experience of developing and managing procurement programmes and ideally have staff management experience.

This role will be key in supporting the business in undertaking procurement and contract management activities in a timely and compliant way ensuring value for money is achieved.

Within this key role, you will:

Provide full range of procurement support services for procurement projects (including high risk/ high value and complex)
Be responsible for your own caseload, delivering procurement projects (including setting up appropriate procurement vehicles) to ensure business needs are met and service continuity is maintained
Work with senior managers to develop business, departmental and service area level procurement strategies
On the highest grade you will be expected to take responsibility for providing the procurement and contract advice and support service
Manage up to 2 staff, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and undertaking appraisals
Assist with building capacity across the business for procurement and contract management
Develop and deliver tailored training to staff and residents
Deputise for the Head of Procurement

In March 2023, THH will be relocating their offices to the new Town Hall site on Whitechapel Road E1 1BB.

These newly refurbished offices have been given an 'excellent' rated Public Transport Accessibility Level.

The building is served by 4 different train and tube lines including the Elizabeth line, along with well used bus and cycle routes.

Our offer to applicants
In return for you choosing to work with us, we will offer you a range of great benefits, including:

26 days' paid holiday each year, plus 8 bank holidays
A fantastic careeraverage pension scheme
Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme, and interestfree loans for season tickets and technology
Amazing commercial discounts, including discounts at many gyms, shops and restaurants.
Your voice heard through our staff forum and networking groups for women and LGBT staff;
Newly refurbished offices, with free tea, coffee, and shower facilities;
Flexibility for blended and remote working provisions;
Working within a diverse and inclusive workforce

For this role we will also be offering study sponsorship (study fees, exam leave etc.) for the achievement of CIPs qualifications.

CIPs Membership fees will also be covered

Additional information
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