Are you a senior Procurement professional looking to make a real impact? If so, why not come and join us as our Head of Procurement for a 12-month maternity cover.In this role, you ll lead and shape our procurement activities, covering everything from technology transformation to major property investment programmes.You will enable the continuous development of Aster Group s procurement function through the support, influence, and contribution that you are able to bring to the role, keeping a strong grip on value for money, compliance, and continuous improvement.You ll be at the forefront, building strong relationships and driving performance with our newly established team. You will be seen as a subject matter expert for the business and your team will benefit from the experience and knowledge you can share.Your role with include Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.Shaping the operating framework for the Group s procurement activitiesLeading on strategically important projects for our property investment and customer services teamsManaging and developing a small procurement team of four colleaguesProviding specialist support and advice on procurement issues across the businessDeveloping, implementing and monitoring procurement policies and procedures, ensuring they comply with relevant legislation and support achieving value for moneyOverseeing procurement systems and technology, ensuring their development, implementation and engagement is robust and fit for purposeEmbedding an inclusive and progressive approach to value for money, incorporating ESG and social value.About YouYou will be an experienced procurement leader, understanding how the importance of driving change and improvements within a procurement function enables growth.You may not have experience in the housing sector, although this would be beneficial. The role will suit someone with a broad background across construction and general indirect categories.You ll have a demonstrable track record in acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders. You ll understand market trends, procurement strategy options, best practice tendering, contract award, implement and management. Communication will be a strength and you ll provide assurance to senior leaders through best practice.You ll be confident with your natural coaching style, and this will enable the development of the team. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills and will be a strong ambassador for the team with all stakeholders.You will be educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualification in procurement, such as MCIPS, or a related field.You can base yourself from home. It is likely that there will be a need to attend face to face meetings on a monthly basis, so being able to travel to our operating region is a must. Our operating region covers Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, and London, with our main office Hubs in Andover, Devizes, Wells, Weymouth, Wareham and Ferndown.What s In It For MeWe invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:Flexible working whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business needsA focus on colleague wellbeing workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash planWe invest in colleagues careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworksDefined Contribution Pension and attached life assuranceVolunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give backSavings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots moreEnhanced leaveWe celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiativesReady to apply?To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you d be great for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.At present all interviews are being held using Microsoft Teams.Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it s subsidiary brands.











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