Hybrid Senior Procurement Lead: Development Spend

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Basingstoke seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities and supplier engagement within the team. This role combines home and office working, ensuring a work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management and strong project management skills. Benefits include flexible holiday options, wellbeing days, and a generous pension scheme. Join us in making a meaningful impact within our evolving organization.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Wellbeing discounts

Matched pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar procurement role with category management.
• Ability to lead supplier engagement and sourcing to drive value.
• Experience working under PCR 2015 regulations and Procurement Act 2023.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for Development category of spend.
• Support multiple complex procurement projects.
• Lead supplier engagement and sourcing end to end.
• Contribute to data integrity and reporting.
• Line manage team members and ensure their development.

Skills

Supplier engagement

Project management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

A leading housing association in Basingstoke seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities and supplier engagement within the team. This role combines home and office working, ensuring a work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have experience in category management and strong project management skills. Benefits include flexible holiday options, wellbeing days, and a generous pension scheme. Join us in making a meaningful impact within our evolving organization.