Operational Procurement Officer

Housing Diversity Network; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operational Procurement Officer to enhance their procurement team. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to work flexibly between the office and home, contributing to the governance and compliance of procurement processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, particularly with Power BI, and demonstrate excellent organizational and communication abilities. Join a supportive and forward-thinking culture that values diversity and aims to create affordable homes, making a significant impact on communities across the region.

Benefits

£450 flex-pot annually

Discounted shopping & cycling schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme matched up to 12%

Life cover at 4x your salary

Flexible working options

Private medical insurance options

Dental insurance options

Critical illness cover options

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of procurement processes and strong data analytic skills.
• Ability to analyze, model, and interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier onboarding and handle procurement queries.
• Support reporting for compliance with procurement regulations.

Skills

Procurement Processes

Data Analytic Skills

Power BI

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Would you like to build on your procurement knowledge or use it in a different way?

We have an opportunity for a new Operational Procurement Officer to join our team in either Basingstoke or Wembley.

This is a full-time permanent role, where you'll be working between the office and home.

The starting salary is £30,000 to £37,000 depending on your experience.

The role:

As an Operational Procurement Officer at SNG, you'll be the initial point of contact for both internal and external procurement queries. You'll manage the team inbox and ensure all operational matters are dealt with quickly and professionally.

The role includes managing our supplier onboarding process, working with other teams across the business including health and safety, finance, and data protection to ensure governance and compliance are met.

You'll also support the Head of Procurement Compliance and Operational Procurement Manager with reporting, particularly around the new procurement act and Buying Behaviours.

What we're looking for:

You'll have good knowledge and understanding of procurement processes combined with strong data analytic skills, including Power BI.

You'll also need:

• Outstanding organisational skills
• The ability to be tenacious and follow things through
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to analyse, model, and interpret data
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

About us:

SNG's purpose is to provide good, affordable homes that are the foundation for a better life. Our vision is for thriving communities over generations. We provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West, and East of England, including London, aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

We offer some fantastic benefits at SNG, including:

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling schemes
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%
• Life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance, & critical illness cover

We are committed to our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign Network Group. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive, and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.