We welcome a new role at The Parklane Group. We now require a central Procurement lead to manage and own the procurement processes for all Group Brands ensuring the supply of products and services are effective, and efficiently applied across The Parklane Group’s property assets within the residential, student, leisure and hospitality sectors to ensure robust systems and process are in place that enable quality and reliability of our procurement function.
Someone is able to set up new processes, consolidate Group records of existing agreements and handle a variety of projects and engage across the business with key stakeholders.
Real estate or hospitality experience would be a strong advantage or someone who has worked within a complex, multifaceted organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising with key company employees to determine their product and service needs through an established hierarchy of commercial impact.
- Performing all procurement activities including pre-qualification, negotiating supplier agreements, preparation of contracts and tender management
- Delegating tasks and supervising the work of responsible Purchasing and Procurement Agents within other departments.
- Placing orders where required and delegation is not possible.
- Create implement and record standard company processes and procedures accordingly.
- Record all organisational service and procurement agreements with financial exposure and impact.
- Once procurement agreements are delivered to departments, regularly review and analyse feedback.
- Identifying areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results
- Review current procurement and purchasing tools and bring forward ideas in further automating this using new technologies.
- Managing overall direction, coordination and evaluation of procurement for the organisation
- Developing strong relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve business
- Creating policies and procedures for cost risk management and mitigation
- Support initiatives within the charitable foundation where our procurement strengths aid people in the community.
- Remain up to date with industry trends and review new technologies where these enhance quality and sustainability of our building assets.
- To adhere to all company and statutory health & safety requirements.
- To attend any relevant meetings or training courses as requested.
Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
CIPs qualification or equivalent
At least 2 years working at a similar level
Excellent financial and numerical skills
High-level of attention to detail
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking
Solid knowledge of supplier or third-party management software
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships
Efficient IT and data analysis skills with a good competency of MS Excel.
Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
Be resourceful, and have the ability to work well within your team and with other departments.
Experience of working within a multi-faceted organisation
Ability to adapt approach depending on situation and circumstances
Be a self-starter and take ownership including excellent follow up.
Valid driving licence holder with own vehicle as some nationwide travel will be required
Our central offices are vibrant and have fantastic facilities in addition to free parking. We have varied employee benefits including employee rates at Roomzzz and our Golf Centre, Health cash back plan, Cycle to work scheme, 25 days holiday and great office perks.