The Vacancy

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Background

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We're excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a Procurement Advisor, reporting in to the Head of Procurement, where you will be able to play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

You'll provide detailed advice and guidance to the organisation on all aspects of procurement and at all stages of the procurement cycle. Including advice on procurement issues to colleagues, managers, and suppliers.

Supporting the establishment and maintenance of internal procedures and systems designed to evaluate and regulate procurement processes. Developing commercially effective solutions while maintaining assurance that the governance framework is considered.

The role includes undertaking market research, benchmarking of costs and services and spend analysis.

More about you. What can you bring?

We're looking for a team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and managing suppliers.

You'll have experience of working in procurement with knowledge of using procurement systems, finance and purchase to pay systems along with strong MS Office skills.

Experience of drafting contracts and interpreting terms and conditions with an understanding of procurement policy and procedure, including public law.

Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or qualified by experience.

Experience gained working in a housing setting desirable.

You'll enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £38,000 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Golding Homes' head office is in central Maidstone where you will be based in our new modern and bright office space which offers creative, collaborative and flexible ways of working.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You'll get:

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)

• Company Pension contribution and life assurance

• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.

• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date: Wednesday 26th November at Midnight

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The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to building diverse talent at Golding and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We have opportunities for colleagues to work flexibly, allowing us to build a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation which encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

No matter what your ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age or disability status, you'll get all the opportunities, support and respect you'd expect from Golding Homes. We're committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.