Procurement & Supplier Management Specialist

Consortium of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Voluntary and Community Organisations Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in the UK is seeking a Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist. The role involves providing comprehensive procurement support across the organization and managing supplier relationships. Applicants should possess strong experience in procurement within the public sector and excellent communication skills. The organization offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion among staff.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Civil Service Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement and supplier management within public sector.
• Ability to apply procurement rules in practical scenarios.
• Experience in managing contracts and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement support across the organization.
• Track supplier performance and build key relationships.
• Help teams shape requirements and manage procurements end to end.

Skills

Strong procurement experience

Supplier management expertise

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist

Location: Manchester or Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 54,888 – 60,664

Highlighted points for this job

• Manchester or Leeds location
• Permanent role
• Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist role
• Strong procurement and supplier management experience in public sector required
• Flexible working arrangements available

Summary

We are looking for a Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist to join RSH in a new, organisation-wide role. You will be our only dedicated procurement and supplier management specialist, combining hands‑on delivery with practical advice and strong working relationships across the business. At RSH you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives, regulating a sector that houses over four million people across England.

About the role

As the Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist you will sit in the Finance team and provide practical, proportionate procurement support across RSH. You will be the central point of contract for procurement and supplier management, helping teams shape requirements, choose the right route to market and undertake procurements.

You will also work with contract owners to track supplier performance and develop key relationships, ensuring that services meet expectations.

About you

As the successful candidate, you will bring strong procurement and supplier management experience gained within a public sector environment. You will understand procurement rules and be able to apply them in a practical way.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being hands‑on. You will be comfortable running procurements end to end, keeping records and helping colleagues make good decisions. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues including legal, data protection and project management.

You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, with excellent attention to detail and will have a good understanding of supplier management including managing contracts and relationships.

Flexible working and an informal chat

We welcome applications for part‑time working, with a minimum of 21 hours per week.

If you would like an informal conversation to understand the role and whether it is a good fit, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a call with the recruiting manager.

General Information

At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work‑life balance.

We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well‑being focussed benefits. Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.

This role can be based out of RSH’s offices in Manchester or Leeds. Our Manchester office will be relocating during 2026, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices.

At RSH, we offer a competitive salary along with a range of excellent benefits; full information is available on our website.

The salary for this role is a spot salary within the given range, which will normally be the minimum of the range. There is no incremental progression through a pay scale. Annual salary reviews are determined by the government pay award.

To apply, please complete the online application form on the RSH careers site detailing your experience. We will also ask you to provide a supporting statement or to answer specific role related questions, detailing how you meet the criteria of the role, which will be used in assessing your application. Guidance on the application process is available on our website.

Candidates must have valid right to work in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide sponsorship and must also meet the requirements outlined in the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Please see our website for more information.

Commitment to equality and diversity

Our anonymous shortlisting process helps to ensure fair and consistent recruitment decisions, based solely on skills and experience.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and shortlist those who best meet the minimum criteria as part of our commitment.

We are passionate about building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and respected and has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and life experiences, recognising that varied perspectives enrich our organisation.