Procurement Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Housing Association in Greater London is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement procurement strategies. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing high-value contracts in the public sector or social housing. Key responsibilities include delivering savings, managing tender processes, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role within social housing or the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of procurement compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing high-value contracts and complex tenders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Deliver savings while maintaining service quality.
• Manage end-to-end tender processes including market engagement and evaluations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of procurement regulations

Delivery of savings and value for money

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a London Based Housing Association as a Procurement Manager.

The role will be looking after the construction and FM categories and will require someone who has experience in these categories gained within the public sector or similar.

Key Duties

• Develop and implement the organisation's procurement strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Deliver savings and efficiencies while maintaining service quality.
• Lead category management for key spend areas such as construction, repairs and maintenance ensuring embed social value, sustainability, and ESG objectives into procurement activity.
• Provide expert advice on procurement regulations and best practice, including Public Contracts Regulations (or relevant national frameworks).
• Manage end-to-end tender processes, including market engagement, PQQ/selection stages, ITT documentation, evaluation, award, and mobilisation.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and framework agreements.
• Establish and maintain central contracts register.
• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs, and regular reviews.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and frameworks.

What are they looking for

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within social housing, public sector, or construction/property services.
• Strong knowledge of procurement regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing high-value contracts and complex tenders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Ability to deliver savings and value for money.