Are you a procurement professional with a passion for driving value, fostering supplier relationships, and leading strategic improvements? Do you thrive in a role that combines contract management, stakeholder engagement, and innovative problem solving? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
At Paradigm Housing Group, we are seeking a Procurement & Contract Manager to help shape our procurement and contract management practices, ensuring we deliver exceptional value for our customers and stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead key initiatives, embed best practices, and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Developing and implementing sourcing strategies alongside Category Managers to ensure quality, value, and compliance in procurement.
* Leading and improving utilities contract management to achieve cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.
* Implementing a robust Contract Management Standard to deliver outstanding performance outcomes.
* Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving collaboration and innovation.
* Embedding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintaining high standards across all contracts.
* Transforming utilities processes, managing energy contracts, and driving improvements for the benefit of customers.
* Supporting the Head of Procurement with supplier risk management, training delivery, and compliance auditing.
What You’ll Bring:
* Extensive procurement experience in the Public sector.
* Strong expertise in contract and supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, and change implementation.
* Proven track record in supplier negotiation, cost-saving delivery, and quality improvement.
* Exceptional relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
* Analytical, proactive, and innovative approach to problem-solving.
* CIPS qualification (or equivalent experience) preferred.
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