Head of Procurement
Manchester – 1 day per week in the office
12 Month FTC


About us
We’re Salix and we’re 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. We’re 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.


We’ve 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 UK’s decarbonisation goals, we’d love to hear from you.


The Role
We are looking for a Head of Procurement to 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.


You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and budget holders to ensure procurement activity delivers value for money, meets public sector regulatory requirements, and supports Salix’s 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 UK’s net zero transition.


Key Responsibilities:
*Lead the overall direction, coordination and delivery of procurement across Salix
*Develop and implement a clear procurement strategy aligned to organisational goals
*Establish and embed procurement policies, processes and best practice across the business
*Work with budget holders to ensure compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement activity
*Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and Cabinet Office Spend Controls
*Develop and maintain a forward-looking procurement pipeline
*Provide regular reporting and insight on procurement activity to the executive team
*Support option appraisals and advise on appropriate procurement routes
*Monitor government procurement policy updates and implement required changes
*Drive continuous improvement in procurement performance, systems and processes
*Line manage and develop procurement capability within the organisation
*Contribute as an active member of the senior leadership team


What We’re Looking For:
We’re 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 equivalent
*Proven experience developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies and procedures
*Strong experience delivering public sector procurement exercises
*Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to interpret complex data
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
*Excellent communication and presentation skills
*Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
*A commitment to embedding sustainability and ESG principles into procurement


What We Offer:
*28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
*Contributory pension scheme
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Support with public transport costs
*CSSC benefits platform
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Dedicated training budget, including support for professional development


Why Join Us?
At Salix, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change. You’ll play a key role in shaping how we operate, influencing major investment decisions, and ensuring our procurement approach supports a greener, fairer future.
You’ll work with passionate colleagues, develop your leadership impact, and contribute to projects that are transforming communities across the UK.
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