Procurement Manager in Sittingbourne

Job Description

Sittingbourne or any of our officesThe roleAre you looking for a procurement role where your work has a visible impact on ,communitiesand value for money?At Southern Housing ,we arelooking for a Procurement Manager to help shape and deliver our annual procurement pipeline. This isa great opportunityfor a procurement professional who wants to broaden their experience, work across a varied pipeline of projects, and play a key role in embedding compliant,commercialand socially responsible procurement across Southern Housing.Why join Southern Housing?You will join a supportive and knowledgeable procurement team at a time of change and opportunity.You willhave the chance to work on a varied pipeline of projects, build strong relationships across the business, contribute to better outcomes for , and develop yourexpertisein public procurement,sustainabilityand social value.What youll be doing:Support the delivery of our annual tendering and procurement activity through eProcurement systemsSupport procurement training and provide guidance on policies and proceduresInvolve in procurement planning and project co-creationSupport contract awards and prepare contract management documentationRecord and report on social, environmental and economic value delivered through the supply chainBuild strong relationships with stakeholders to support effective procurement activityPromote opportunities to SMEs through market engagement and supplier networksThis role can be based in any of our offices and will require attendance at our Farringdon office (London) for team meetings. This is a hybrid working role with the option to work from home 3 days per week.

Home-working days will be agreed with your line manager.What youll need:Strong knowledge of procurement processes and proceduresUnderstanding of Procurement Act 2023,Public Contracts Regulations 2015,Social Value (Public Services) Act 2012and relevant Procurement Policy NotesExperience of contract management and a good understanding of contract terms and conditionsKnowledge of social value and sustainable procurement as well as understanding of the housing sectorCIPS Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent experience) , with willingness to work towards the Advanced DiplomaStrong IT skills, including MS Office, eProcurement and purchase-to-pay systemsExcellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skillsAbility to work independently, manage priorities and interpret financial data to support value-for-money outcomesIn your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above eight criteria providing real examples.?Closing Date : 7 July 2026 (Tuesday) at 23:59Shortlisting Date : 9 July 2026Interview Dates : in-person interviews will be 15 July 2026 at our Farringdon Office (London)Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered.Applying for roles with usAbout usAt Southern Housing, our are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work.

Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.What's in it for youPensionLife assuranceHealthcare cash planEyecare & dentalBirthday leaveRetailersdiscountsCycle to workBuy & sell annual leaveSeason ticket loanIn-house academy & career developmentFlexible workingInclusion and DiversityWe work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.TPBN1_UKTJ