Procurement Specialist - Construction
Procurement Specialist - Construction
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Were VIVID! We offer a vibrant friendly inclusive culture that supports develops and attracts the best people!
Were currently recruiting for a Construction Procurement Specialist to support the procurement strategy across our group on a 12month fixed term contract. Contractually based out of our Portsmouth office this is afulltime position working37 hoursper week with a minimum of 20% of this to be officebased to promote collaboration and team working.
Want to know what we can offer you
- 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) pro rata with the opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
- A productivityrelated bonus scheme to enhance your takehome
- A generous contributory pension of 6%. Well match employee contributions between 7% and 10%
- Life assurance paid at x 3 annual salary
- Private medical insurance
- Health care cash plan called Medicash
- Enhanced pay for maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave
- Access to counselling legal and financial information
- Electric car scheme
- Huge variety of inhouse & elearning courses and a range of coaching and mentoring programmes
Here are the facts about the role:
As Procurement Specialist youll be the subject matter expert for construction procurement and will support the business in its procurement activity; demonstrating apartnering approach to advise and guide on market trends procurement strategy tenderingcontract award implementation and management. Youll lead on above regulated thresholdprocurement activity in the construction category in compliance with the Procurement Act2023 working closely with our Property Services Asset and Development Directorates.
The Procurement Specialist will lead on the delivery aspects of the revised procurementlegislation ensuring legislative compliance as well as maximising the increased flexibilityavailable. Youll contribute to groupwide projects and be actively involved in theProcurement environment in order to ensure value for money and risk management anddeliver Procurement training to the business to professionalise the business approach toconstruction procurement.
The successful candidate will have CIPS or relevant qualification in Procurement with experience of running above regulated threshold tenders in public sector procurement construction category and for development projects.
Youll be an expert in construction legislation relevant to the procurement process e.g. Building Safety CDM. With knowledge understanding and practical experience of developing technical documents such as construction specifications pricing/cost proposals and contract documentation. Have an understanding and practical experience of evaluating cost proposals for construction contracts.
This role requires a driving licence with a car available for business use.
The Company
Were a leading provider of affordable homes and extensive support services in the south of England. We believe that everyone has the right to a safe and secure place to call home and from the moment customers move into their VIVID home were here to help with that and more.
Our customers have access to a wide range of tailored advice to sustain their tenancies and look after their wellbeing. We invest in our homes and communities for the longterm and this means in the quality safety and energy efficiency of existing homes and neighbourhoods with a firm focus on improving services so theyre easy to use and access by our customers.
Were addressing the shortage of affordable housing in the south building the right type of homes to meet the needs of our local communities. Were the fifth largest developer of new homes amongst housing associations in England having built over 1500 last year.
This is summed up in our vision More homes bright futures.
Living VIVID
Were ranked 91 in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For and ranked 12 amongst housing associations.
As a people business we work hard to create a highperforming and fun working environment. We invest in our peoples development whilst looking after their wellbeing with our awardwinning initiatives.
Private medical / medicash benefits
Enhanced
paternity / maternity leave
Qualification funding support
Electric car scheme
Were committed to diversity and inclusion and want people from all walks of life to apply for our vacancies.
Were a disability confident leader with disabledfriendly offices and well make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to help you; please note your needs on your application form.
If you need additional support with your application please get in touch with us
on 0 or email.Well be happy to help.
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