Hybrid Data-Driven Procurement Specialist (12m FTC)

BEDFORDSHIRE PILGRIMS HOUSING ASSOCIATION; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

BEDFORDSHIRE PILGRIMS HOUSING ASSOCIATION is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to support a compliant, value-driven procurement function from Bedford with hybrid working. You will report to the Head of Procurement and help strengthen governance, data use, and supplier management.

The role covers end-to-end procurement, spend analysis, dashboards, and ensuring social value and sustainability are embedded.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within housing/public sector
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and governance (e.g., Procurement Act 2023)
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement exercises from planning to award
• Experience using data, reporting, or MI to support decision making
• Understanding of value for money, social value, and risk in procurement

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement exercises, including tendering, evaluation, award, and contract mobilisation
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant regulations, internal policies, and best practice
• Provide practical procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation
• Analyse procurement spend, contract data, supplier performance, and compliance information to drive insights
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and assurance packs for senior leadership and governance forums
• Contribute to achieving value for money through robust analysis and commercial evaluation
• Support the integration of social value and sustainability within procurement activities
• Identify, assess, and support mitigation of procurement related risks
• Assist in contract and supplier management, including performance monitoring and risk identification
• Maintain a central contracts register, ensuring accurate data, pricing, and documentation
• Manage contract renewal processes and support drafting of contract documentation
• Ensure appropriate due diligence checks are completed for new suppliers

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Communication

Organisation

Governance/compliance

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree level education

CIPS qualification

Job description

BEDFORDSHIRE PILGRIMS HOUSING ASSOCIATION is seeking a proactive Procurement Specialist to support a compliant, value-driven procurement function from Bedford with hybrid working. You will report to the Head of Procurement and help strengthen governance, data use, and supplier management.

The role covers end-to-end procurement, spend analysis, dashboards, and ensuring social value and sustainability are embedded.