Procurement Advisor

Golding Homes; England; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization based in Maidstone is seeking a Procurement Advisor to guide and support all aspects of procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to maintain internal procedures. Offering a salary of £38,000 and a total reward package including 28 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and wellness benefits, this full-time permanent opportunity allows you to thrive in a modern office environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Company Pension contribution

Life assurance

Flexible Benefits

Annual Wellbeing Fund

Qualifications

• Experience of working in procurement with finance and purchase to pay systems.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Understanding of procurement policy and public law.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed advice and guidance on procurement issues.
• Support maintenance of procedures for procurement processes.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis.

Skills

Team player

Procurement systems

Strong MS Office skills

Contract drafting

Education

Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

Job description

Procurement Advisor

38,000 per annum

Maidstone

Full Time

Permanent

Background of Golding Homes :

It's a great time to join Golding as we're an efficient, local, visible and listening organisation, providing sustainable homes and communities. We've an established track record for building quality homes and investing in our local communities.

We're excited to recruit for this role at Golding and appoint a Procurement Advisor, reporting in to the Head of Procurement, where you will be able to play a key role in shaping our future.

What you'll be doing

You'll provide detailed advice and guidance to the organisation on all aspects of procurement and at all stages of the procurement cycle. Including advice on procurement issues to colleagues, managers, and suppliers.

Supporting the establishment and maintenance of internal procedures and systems designed to evaluate and regulate procurement processes. Developing commercially effective solutions while maintaining assurance that the governance framework is considered.

The role includes undertaking market research, benchmarking of costs and services and spend analysis.

More about you. What can you bring?

We're looking for a team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and managing suppliers.

You'll have experience of working in procurement with knowledge of using procurement systems, finance and purchase to pay systems along with strong MS Office skills.

Experience of drafting contracts and interpreting terms and conditions with an understanding of procurement policy and procedure, including public law.

Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply or qualified by experience.

Experience gained working in a housing setting desirable.

You’ll enjoy a 37 hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £38,000 dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.

Golding Homes’ head office is in central Maidstone where you will be based in our new modern and bright office space which offers creative, collaborative and flexible ways of working.

What will you get in return?

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.

You’ll get :

• 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
• Company Pension contribution and life assurance
• Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.
• An annual Wellbeing Fund

Closing Date : Sunday 18th January 2026 at Midnight

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