Commercial Manager (Procurement Team Manager)

Red Kite Community Housing; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in High Wycombe is seeking a Commercial Manager (Procurement Team Manager) to lead procurement initiatives. You will ensure a tenant-focused approach and manage tendering processes. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Housing Management or Business Administration and significant experience in procurement within social housing or public sectors. This full-time role offers a chance to make impactful improvements in community development.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in procurement and contract management.
• Experience in social housing, construction, or public sector.
• Commitment to achieving CIPS full membership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic approach to procurement.
• Oversee management of communal and corporate contracts.
• Manage the entire tendering process.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract management

Financial evaluation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Housing Management or Business Administration

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership

Job description

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Base pay range

The Procurement and Contract Management - Team Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic approach to procurement across the Group, ensuring it is fully embedded within the organisation. They will lead procurement initiatives that reflect the organisation’s tenant-focused values, overseeing the management of both communal and corporate contracts. A key part of the role will involve securing value for money and driving continuous improvement through all procurement activities. This includes managing the entire tendering process — from issuing and receiving bids to evaluating them against both financial and qualitative criteria.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Housing Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or possess equivalent experience. They will also be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or have significant equivalent experience, with a commitment to achieving full membership. A strong track record in procurement and contract management is essential, ideally gained within social housing, construction, or the public sector.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management

Industries

• Housing and Community Development