We are looking for a Category Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team. This role is based as a home based role, where there is no daily requirement to attend an office with the flexibility to attend as required.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will provide specialist knowledge and expertise of the Operations category ensuring value for money is delivered through new and existing commercial and contractual arrangements resulting in reduced risk and improved overall business outcomes. Assisting our Operations colleagues (and other colleagues as required) on all aspects of procurement including sourcing options, contract specifications, forms of contract, tender packaging and pricing strategies.

This post will support, develop and manage the procurement of operations services in line with internal and external regulation to enable the delivery of value for money.  You will negotiate and lead discussions, in conjunction with others if appropriate, relating to Grounds Maintenance, Waste Management, Energy, Security, Fleet, and Specialist Sub-contractors for Onward Repairs such as Scaffolding, Drainage and Asbestos Removal.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced Category Procurement Manager, with proven experience and market knowledge of sourcing and acquisitions, vendor management and supply management within Estates / Neighbourhoods environment.   To be successful, it is essential you have a proven track record of delivering high levels of support service to customers and successfully delivering on operational plans.  You will need to be proactive to develop data and performance services and improve services.

What you can expect from us

We offer a competitive salary of £40,050 per annum, a generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days plus bank holidays and a pension scheme with employer matched contributions of up to 10%. Your wellbeing matters to us, and we offer a health cash plan where you can claim back money for health care, access to a GP service and an employee assistance programme, along with access to discounts for you and your family to enjoy outside of work.

We are passionate about our people, enabling their development, with learning opportunities to progress both personally and professionally. This includes access to volunteer in our local communities or learn a new skill outside of work.

We have created a flexible working environment, with Onward WorkSpace, which is our approach that focuses on work being the thing that we do that makes a difference to our customers, not the place we go.   You will be provided with all the ICT working equipment to enable you to undertake your role.

About Onward

Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the North West, with 35,000 properties across the region.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we’re committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers’ heads, we’re here to make a real difference.

In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential.

We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below.

If candidates have any concerns / questions in relation to Covid-19 and the role at any stage of the recruitment and selection process they can contact the HR team on [email protected] and a member of the HR Team will be in touch.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early prior to the closing date.