Procurement Manager
(Ref: PM28042025)
Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3JW
£44,000 per annum
Job Description
Tai Calon was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit housing association, with almost 6,000 homes we are the largest provider of affordable homes in Blaenau Gwent. Our focus is to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of the service that we offer. Part of that is to ensure our customers’ homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, and that is why since 2010 we have invested over £130 million in their homes.
We are proud to announce that we recently achieved our Great Place to Work certification, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring Tai Calon fosters a culture of trust, fairness, respect and camaraderie, making it a place colleagues truly want to work.
With more than 280 people trained and dedicated to their jobs, we’re a big employer in the area, and we’re looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Corporate Services Team.
About You:
You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications
- Be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have excellent people skills, be very personable and able to develop good working relationships
- Be able to network confidently and establish relationships with key stakeholders
- Be able to analyse data and statistical information and use it to inform decision-making
- Be able to work independently and function as part of a team
- Be well organised with attention to detail to ensure effective work planning, prioritisation, multi-tasking and the meeting of deadlines.
- Be able to work within policy frameworks and adhere to relevant legislation.
- Engage with a variety of stakeholders and deal with them with commitment, integrity and respect.
- Be tenant and customer-focused
- Demonstrate integrity and support for organisational values
- Be committed to ongoing personal development and the development of others
- Be a self-starter, driven and enthusiastic
- Be open to change and demonstrate a positive, solution-focused attitude
- Be able to work on own initiative, think laterally, negotiate and develop creative and innovative solutions
Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:
You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications
- Educated to Level 6 of the National Qualification Framework for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Level 6 Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or studying towards.
- Completed or willing to complete the Government Commercial College e-Learning Skilled Practitioner Certification training, deep dive sessions for expert practitioners and Welsh Government eLearning modules.
- Knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations and Wales Procurement Policy Statement.
- Experience within a similar role of similar responsibilities.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Previous procurement experience, and involvement in a full tendering process.
- Demonstrable track record of success in value-for-money initiatives.
What you’ll be doing:
As our Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for managing the procurement of contracts across Tai Calon.
Your focus will be on delivering a high-quality procurement service that ensures value for money, supports the community, enhances customer satisfaction, and promotes sustainability. You will work closely with the Head of Corporate Services to develop and implement the Procurement Strategy and associated procedures, while also contributing to the achievement of the Corporate Services team’s Objectives and Key Results.
Additionally, you will lead our Procurement Team, providing guidance and support to the Procurement Support Partner to ensure the team’s success. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a meaningful impact.
For a more detailed overview of what you will be doing, our Procurement Manager will take ownership of
- Stakeholder engagement and analysis to establish a strategic procurement plan and program that aligns with key business objectives.
- Delivering high-quality services to internal stakeholders, identifying efficiencies and any areas for improvement.
- Ensuring detailed knowledge and understanding of the Procurement Strategy and Procurement & Tendering Procedures to support the organisation in procuring all goods, services and works.
- Supporting the organisation to achieve the targets set within the Procurement Strategy.
- Actively promoting the procurement function and developing and delivering a training programme that ensures colleagues have the appropriate skills, knowledge and competence required for their roles.
- Working with internal stakeholders to identify the best route to market and manage the tender process from end to end.
- Procuring in a manner that maximises the social value opportunities.
- Preparing and issuing all tender documentation in accordance with procurement legislation.
- Conducting evaluation processes and preparing recommendation reports, ensuring all procurement records are in place to support decisions made throughout the tender process.
- Preparing and issuing Contracts and maintaining the Contracts Register.
- Regularly reviewing and updating the supporting processes and forms that link to the Procurement Strategy.
- Identifying procurement routes for any non-compliant expenditure and, where necessary, updating the requirement in the procurement programme of works.
- Participating in internal and external meetings with stakeholders.
- Collating, comparing and analysing expenditure and medium-term financial plans to identify opportunities for collaboration and aggregation.
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
You will work 37 hours per week from Monday to Friday.
You will also be eligible for our Flexi Time scheme, with most colleagues working their hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Where You'll Be Working:
This role offers Hybrid Working, where you’ll be able to work from home. For the days that you're in the office, we've got a bright, open and modern space for you to catch up with colleagues and work from.
Benefits:
In joining our team, you will access the following:
- Flexi Time
- Hybrid Working
- Free on-site parking
- 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Training and Development opportunities
- A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
- Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)
Disability Confident Employer:
We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team at hradmin@taicalon.org or contact us on 0300 303 1717.
More Information:
If you'd like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.
- Email: hradmin@taicalon.org
- Telephone: 0300 303 1717
What happens next:
If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to receiving your application. Here is what you can expect in the recruitment process with us
Shortlisting
- We will review your application when the vacancy has closed.
- On average it will take us around 5 working days to complete shortlisting, so if you don’t hear from us before then, please don’t worry
- We will update you with the status of your application, so please make sure your contact details are correct (email address and phone number)
Interview
- Our interviews typically take place at our offices in Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, and it is a great chance for you to see where you could be working in
- Typically, you will spend between 45 minutes and 60 minutes with us, but this will of course depend on the role you’re interviewing for
- We will do everything we can to make it a great experience, and we’ll share as much information on the process as we can in your invitation email
- After your interview, we will let you know the outcome and how it went
Starting with Us
- If you are successful in securing the role, we’ll be in contact to discuss your Offer of Employment in more detail, to make sure you have all the information you need
- We will agree a start date with you and send all documentation to your email address via our digital signing platform
- As part of your onboarding, we’ll complete a number of onboarding checks which may require you to provide documentation, these include
- Obtaining documents to confirm your Right to Work in the UK
- Obtaining two work or character-based references
- Completing your DBS check (if applicable to your role)
- Obtaining copies of any qualifications listed in the advert above
- We will stay in touch with you throughout your Onboarding, and we will see you on your first day with us.
Closing date
28/04/2025