Hybrid Senior Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex procurement exercises from strategy development through to contract award and implementation.
• Deliver procurements relating to:
• Housing asset investment programmes
• Planned and reactive maintenance contracts
• Refurbishment and capital improvement works
• Repairs and maintenance services
• Property and building-related contracts
• Develop procurement strategies that support service objectives, compliance requirements, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Provide procurement and commercial advice to stakeholders across Housing and Asset Management teams.
• Prepare procurement documentation, tender packs, evaluation criteria, contract schedules, and award recommendations.
• Manage competitive tendering processes through relevant procurement portals and frameworks.
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), policies, and governance requirements.
• Support contract mobilisation and handover to operational contract management teams.
• Build effective relationships with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and key internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements, and commercial efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and provide regular progress updates to senior management.

If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number.

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