At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a major procurement programme to transform housing services and ensure quality and sustainability.
- Company: A prominent London local authority focused on impactful housing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering long-term value in housing.
- Why this job: Shape the future of housing in a high-profile public sector role with significant impact.
- Qualifications: Extensive procurement experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Your new company is a major London local authority seeking a highly experienced Procurement Lead to join its Housing Assets team on a fixed-term basis. With a strong focus on transforming housing services and delivering long-term value, the organisation is embarking on one of its largest-ever procurement programmes, aimed at improving the quality, safety and sustainability of its housing stock.
This is a pivotal opportunity to play a leading role in shaping and delivering a landmark capital procurement programme within a complex and high-profile public sector environment.
Your new role involves taking ownership of the council's largest procurement programme within the Housing Revenue Account, valued at approximately £500m, alongside negotiating a significant £25m contract extension. This is a senior, high-impact role where you will lead the end-to-end procurement strategy, ensuring robust governance, compliance and delivery of best value outcomes.
You will work closely with senior stakeholders, legal advisors, consultants and internal teams to design and deliver innovative procurement solutions aligned to the new Procurement Act 2023 and evolving housing regulations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the delivery of a large-scale housing capital procurement programme, ensuring successful outcomes across cost, quality and delivery.
- Developing procurement strategies, routes to market and tender documentation.
Strategic Procurement Lead employer: Hays HR
As a major London local authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values innovation and collaboration in transforming housing services. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our supportive work culture, where you will have the opportunity to lead significant procurement initiatives that directly impact the community. Join us to be part of a meaningful mission, with the unique advantage of working in a dynamic public sector environment that prioritises sustainability and quality.
