Closing date for completed applications: 29th November 2020 N.B. We have the right to close and interview early, so please apply early

Role profile - Procurement Specialist.docx


This is an exciting opportunity to join Group Procurement charged with delivering significant business benefits across L&Q. During a period of significant investment in new and existing properties Group Procurement manage a total spend in excess of £750m per annum.

The ideal candidate will be MCIPS qualified or working towards this qualification with demonstrable category management experience of large value contracts in the public sector;   A successful track record of managing a portfolio of categories and delivering outstanding value, together with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are all essential for this role.

Key Duties will include:

 
· Provide advice on the development of contractual arrangements and competitive procedures and ensuring these are aligned with Public Procurement Legislation within all categories
· Experience of working across multiple disciplines, including building services and maintenance
· Analyse Data on the procurement system
· Implement the procurement strategy and ensure this meets business objectives
· Liaising with stakeholders including customers, contractors and consultants
· Identifying significant opportunities to reduce costs, reduce operational and commercial risks and increase value for money
· Negotiate with and influence suppliers to achieve improved service and quality
· Take an active role in leading development of innovative procurement strategies against defined category areas
·  Work with suppliers and operational areas of the business to explore and investigate opportunities where costs can be reduced, quality improved and processes simplified
· Ensure that contracts within your area of responsibility deliver full life value for money
· Ensure procurement activity delivers against procurement strategy and assigned portfolio
· Provide advice and guidance relating to procurement regulations to the wider organisation.

If you think you have the drive, determination and experience required to fulfil this role then we would like to hear from you.

*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.

If you believe you have the qualities we are after and are interested in working for an organisation that can really make a difference to people’s lives, then please apply without delay.    

COVID 19: The safety of our staff and our candidates is of the utmost importance. Every effort will be taken to ensure that safe ways of working are adopted throughout the Recruitment and Selection process. We are introducing extra precautions in line with UK Government Guidelines. Our recruitment processes will follow social distancing and COVID-19 Secure requirements. This will include the use of various technologies to support the interview process. Should candidates have any questions regarding this, or if you require additional support please let us know at the interview planning stage.

Our commitments:

At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them.  This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success.

In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, annual bonus subject to group performance, excellent Pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance.

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life.  Please let us know during the recruitment process if you’re interested in part time working or job sharing.  In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it’s feasible then we’ll make it happen.

We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion.  We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace.

We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility.

L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK’s most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 97,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East.

As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. 

In response to the housing and affordability crisis, we will build 100,000 new homes over ten years. Of these, 60,000 homes will be built or funded by L&Q, whilst a further 40,000 will come through partnerships. Crucially, at least 50% of these new homes will be genuinely affordable, with a target of 60% in London.

Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.