Procurement Advisor

Role Category - the way you’ll work:

This role has been categorised ashome-based, meaning that you will work from home for the majority of the working week because you can fully deliver services in that way. Although you’ll be a home-based colleague, you might sometimes need to be physically present at another location or be expected to travel to a Thirteen hub for collaborative work.

The Role:

The role of Procurement Advisor provides administrative support to the Procurement team. Running quotations/ tenders is a key function of Procurement. As well as leading on quotations this role supports more complex tenders being led by other team members.

The role involves significant use of the e-procurement portal (In-tend) managing supplier access, ensuring tender documentation is uploaded and quality questions are entered as well as administering contract information. Previous use and knowledge of business systems is therefore important in being able to quickly become familiar with and use Thirteen’s procurement portal.

There are two Procurement Advisors in the Procurement team supported by an apprentice. Other key roles in the team include a Category Manager (risk management and contract support), two Senior Procurement Business Partners (managing procurement for Development and Asset service areas) and the Senior Procurement Manager who manages the team and leads on Procurement strategy for the business. The team is home based with regular contact with the team and wider organisation. We work collaboratively with all service areas.

The Person:

We are looking for someone who has a ‘can do’ attitude and a positive approach to problem solving as things don’t always run as smoothly as we would like.

We are a small team who all have vital roles in ensuring the procurement service is delivered therefore you will be able to work well in a team environment with great communication skills both verbal and written.

Additionally, reaching out to both external and internal customers (suppliers/colleagues) to respond to queries and assist in resolutions; with a good understanding of Value for Money principles and able to interpret and apply policies, procedures, guidelines and criteria to specific situations, is of up most importance.

You will have a drive to personally develop and progress with a professional qualification (CIPS); be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel and have experience in completing data analysis and creating required formulas to manage data and compare. You will be able to quickly pick up or have some previous experience with software based systems (preferably financial systems and e-Procurement tender portals).

The future is exciting, and we only want the best to be part of it.

At Thirteen we’re about homes and so much more.....

At Thirteen, we’re more than just a landlord. We believe everyone is an individual. That’s why we don’t just provide properties; we offer a home to suit each person’s needs.

And we’re not just about somewhere to live; our range of extra services means we can give people a helping hand specifically tailored to them if they need it.

Our strength, capacity and ambition to deliver what our customers need means we can change things for the better.

We’re the largest housing association in the North East and among the biggest 25 nationally. Today we own and manage some 34,000 properties in the North East region, 30,000 of them in the Tees Valley. Thirteen is still an organisation that’s local at its heart - and although our work is largely in the Tees Valley, we welcome applications from further afield because our ways of working mean we can often be flexible about where our colleagues are based.

Our skilled colleagues and board directors work tirelessly to support 70,000 tenants and customers, bringing a breadth of experience and a can-do attitude to ensure a high-quality customer experience. We welcome applications form people of all backgrounds to join our committed team.

So come and be part of making a difference. Great days for everyone are made at Thirteen.

Are you up for the challenge of bringing our vision to life and having great days at work?

There’s more information about this role in the documents attached to this advert, including the benefits of working for Thirteen.

If you’d like to talk more about the role please contact Sara Vasey, Senior Procurement Manager for an informal discussion. Sara can be contacted on 07583 689176.

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