Head of ProcurementManchester 1 day per week in the office12 Month FTCAbout usWere Salix and were on a mission to help save the planet. We enable and inspire organisations in the public and private sectors to achieve their ambitious net zero targets and create better places to live and work. Were passionate about our work and proud to be on the journey with them.We deliver government funding schemes to support councils, schools, housing associations, hospitals and universities to boost their energy efficiency, reduce their environmental impact, save money and help remove households from fuel poverty. We work with the UK government and the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales.As well as managing funding schemes, we provide professional advice, expertise and support to grant recipients throughout all stages of their projects. We also offer insight and intelligence to help shape future schemes and policy development.Weve been growing since 2004 and now employ around 200 people across offices in Manchester and London.If you share our passion for tackling climate change and contributing to the UKs decarbonisation goals, wed love to hear from you.The RoleWe are looking for aHead of Procurementto establish and lead a high-performing procurement function at Salix. This is a senior leadership role, reporting to the Director of Transformation and Excellence, with responsibility for shaping procurement strategy and embedding best practice across the organisation.Youll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders to ensure procurement activity delivers value for money, meets public sector regulatory requirements, and supports Salixs wider environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives.This is a unique opportunity to build and influence procurement capability in a mission-driven organisation at the heart of the UKs net zero transition.Key Responsibilities:Lead the overall direction, coordination and delivery of procurement across SalixDevelop and implement a clear procurement strategy aligned to organisational goalsEstablish and embed procurement policies, processes and best practice across the businessWork with budget holders to ensure compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement activityEnsure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and Cabinet Office Spend ControlsDevelop and maintain a forward-looking procurement pipelineProvide regular reporting and insight on procurement activity to the executive teamSupport option appraisals and advise on appropriate procurement routesMonitor government procurement policy updates and implement required changesDrive continuous improvement in procurement performance, systems and processesLine manage and develop procurement capability within the organisationContribute as an active member of the senior leadership teamWhat Were Looking For:Were seeking a strategic and collaborative procurement leader with strong public sector experience and a passion for delivering value and impact.Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalentProven experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies and proceduresStrong experience delivering public sector procurement exercisesExcellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex dataStrong stakeholder management and influencing skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environmentA commitment to embedding sustainability and ESG principles into procurementWhat We Offer:28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)Contributory pension schemeCycle to Work schemeSupport with public transport costsCSSC benefits platformEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDedicated training budget, including support for professional developmentWhy Join Us?At Salix, youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. Youll play a key role in shaping how we operate, influencing major investment decisions, and ensuring our procurement approach supports a greener, fairer future.Youll work with passionate colleagues, develop your leadership impact, and contribute to projects that are transforming communities across the UK.If you want, I can tighten this for a specific salary band, make it more punchy for LinkedIn, or tailor it for a recruiter briefing pack.JBRP1_UKTJ