Procurement Manager Grade 16 (£58,692 - £60,819)

If you are passionate about tackling homelessness in Croydon, improving services for residents and working in a fast paced and rewarding environment, come and join our management team.

Croydon is a diverse borough, and our vision is to create great homes, places, and communities to enhance life opportunities. As part of our vision to transform housing services the Housing Needs & Homelessness Service has been redesigned. Our ambition is to create a service which is fair and accessible, where residents are active participants in their journey towards finding a settled home.

As a procurement manager, you will develop and implement housing strategies and business plans to procure cost-effective emergency and temporary accommodations, fulfilling the Council’s statutory duties. Ensuring contract terms are negotiated, monitor supplier performance and ensure contractual obligations are met.

Role Overview

Your role will involve leading a team of officers committed to early intervention, ensuring that residents receive timely support to avoid homelessness. Areas of responsibility include:

• Provide technical expertise and knowledge of the property market to develop policies and procedures
• Lead and motivate a team of Procurement and Contract Officers, fostering a culture of high customer satisfaction and continuous improvement through training, coaching, and effective use of technology.
• To develop an effective performance culture throughout the service delivery by ensuring high quality, value for money services.
  
  

About You

• Strong understanding of housing legislation, including the Housing Act 1996, Homelessness Act 2002, and the Homeless Reduction Act 2017, and the duties owed to homeless persons.
• Excellent current knowledge of the private rented sector housing market and contracts, particularly the issues affecting private rented sector customers and landlords.
• Knowledge of Procurement, Frameworks, tendering and contracts, and an understanding of property management.
• Detailed working knowledge of homeless prevention initiatives and their application and effectiveness
• Proficient in procurement processes, frameworks, tendering, and property management, with a focus on delivering value for money and effective service outcomes.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, set clear objectives, monitor performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proven track record in managing budgets, leading teams within social or private housing sectors, and successfully collaborating with various agencies to achieve organizational goals.
• Excellent negotiating, influencing and liaison skills to promote the Council to private sector landlords, agent and market housing options to customers, staff and stakeholders.
  
  

Why join us

We are passionate about our staff and in return we will provide a rewarding career with a commitment to investing in you.

• Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and is committed to creating a supportive work environment where all staff can thrive.
• Career Development: We invest in our staff and support their development.
• Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%, up to 31 days of annual leave (eligibility criteria apply) in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more, a commitment to your well-being and work-life balance with access to the confidential and free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.
• Family Friendly provisions: Generous maternity leave and family leave provisions
• Work Life Balance: Options for flexible and agile working options in line with service demand
• Make a Difference: Be part of a council that is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through effective and compassionate housing management. At Croydon relationships matter and we are about strong partnerships and working together to make lasting positive change
  
  

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week

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Application Closing Date: 16 February at 11:59 pm

Assessment Centres: Week Commencing 24 February

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Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. We also consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements.

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