A prominent housing association in the South East of England has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Consultant to lead their team for an initial period of 4 -6 Months in an Outside of IR35 role.This housing association is at the heart of its community, providing safe, affordable homes for their tenants. They strive to deliver a high quality service at all times, putting their customers at the forefront of their strategic aims. Responsibilities:Reviewing the whole of procurement and contract processes and lead on driving suggestions / improvementsEnsure that procurement regulations and changes are reviewed and make sure the organisation is compliantProvide advice and negotiating experience to help various department and ensure procedures and regulations are followedReview monthly dashboard reporting of contract register and report to senior management on findingsManage a small team and create a strong working partnership Requirements:Experienced procurement professional with ability to review procedures and maintain BAUExperience of Social Housing sought after or if not, Local Authority / Private PropertyStrong interpersonal skills, ability to manage and liaise with various stakeholdersEffective leadership skillsInsurance knowledge a bonus but not essential This role is critical to the business so if you are an experienced procurement professional within Social Housing, please apply ASAP as it''s a great opportunity to shape the organisation''s procurement strategy ..... full job details .....