Are you an experienced leader in Procurement looking for a new challenge?
Do you have expertise in the Procure-to-Pay process?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Strategic Sourcing to join our growing Procurement team. Focusing on the core pipeline for procurement for goods, works and services acrossSNG, you’ll leadprocurementactivitiesacross the organisation, ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and internal requirements and best practice.
Based from our head office in Basingstoke, you’ll combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.
It’s a really exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forceswith Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communitiesacross London and the South of England - our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting into the Financial Planning, Procurement and Tax Director, this key role will lead a specialist resource team providing guidance and supportacross the organisation, promoting value for money, and ensuring procurement and contract standing order compliance. Main responsibilities include:
*Developing a strategic approach to relationshipswithprocurement and other groups, working in partnership in order to achieve economies of scale and cost effectiveness
*Developing and maintaining framework agreements, as well as maintaining an overview of the timetable for the renewal and retendering of key contracts across the organisation
*Leading on the implementation of the new legislativerequirements to ensure that SNG is ready and able to comply with the new requirements by the implementation deadline
*Reporting to the executive board, committees and boards on compliance against external standards, contract standing orders, deferrals, exceptions and value for money performance
*Managing the Strategic sourcing team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and fostering a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuousimprovement
*Researching and developing new procurementinitiatives and where appropriate develop initiatives into mainstream processes
What we need from you
You should havedemonstrableexperience in a similar senior leadership role within procurement, with strong understanding of procurementregulations and compliance requirements. You’ll need:
*Strong knowledge and understanding of the Procure-to-Pay process workflow, including supplier sourcing, contract management, and procure-to-pay process
*Experience in strategic planning, implementation, and creative thinking
*Ability to build strong relationshipswith internal and external stakeholders
*Previous leadership experience, withdemonstrable focus on coaching a developing a high performing team
*To be comfortable making key decisions, with a strong attention to detail in interpretinginformation
*Experience in driving service improvements and creative innovation
*Significant data analytics skills, ideally including Power BI and experience linked to business operations and procurement
*CIPS qualification is desirable but not essential
Your Benefits
We have some great benefits atSNG, including:
*£450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
*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 package
*Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
*Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
*Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
At 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 atSNG. Take a look atour careers site to learn more about us and our values.
If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!