Hybrid Strategic Procurement Manager

Salvation Army Homes; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private health cash back

Matched pension up to 6%

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Salvation Army Homes is seeking an experienced Corporate Procurement Manager to lead our procurement strategy and maximize value for customers, staff and communities. The role combines technical procurement expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach to ensure compliant, efficient procurement across a diverse range of goods, services and contracts.

You will work with budget holders, operational teams and suppliers to drive best practice, strengthen contract management and foster

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing procurement activity in a complex organisation.
• Knowledge of housing, public sector or regulated procurement requirements (Procurement Act 2023).
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the organisation’s procurement strategy.
• Lead procurement exercises from planning through to contract award, ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement regulations, governance and best practice.
• Support the delivery of social value objectives through procurement activities.
• Partner with colleagues across the organisation to understand business needs and develop procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities to achieve efficiencies, reduce costs and improve service quality.

Skills

Procurement management

Public sector procurement

Procurement legislation

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Salvation Army Homes is seeking an experienced Corporate Procurement Manager to lead our procurement strategy and maximize value for customers, staff and communities. The role combines technical procurement expertise with a collaborative, customer-focused approach to ensure compliant, efficient procurement across a diverse range of goods, services and contracts.

You will work with budget holders, operational teams and suppliers to drive best practice, strengthen contract management and foster