Procurement Advisor

Golding Homes; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Flexible benefits including health cash plan and gym access

Job summary

A leading service provider in housing seeks a Procurement Advisor to join their team in central Maidstone. This full-time role involves advising on procurement processes, supporting internal systems, and conducting market research. The ideal candidate should have strong procurement experience and relevant qualifications. Benefits include 28 days annual leave, pension contributions, and flexible perks. Closing date for applications is January 18, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement and finance processes.
• Ability to manage suppliers and work in a team environment.
• Experience drafting contracts and interpreting terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed advice on procurement issues.
• Support establishment of internal procurement procedures.
• Conduct market research and spend analysis.

Skills

Team player

Strong MS Office skills

Experience in procurement systems

Ability to build strong working relationships

Education

Level 3 Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualification

Job description

Position Overview

Procurement Advisor role at Golding Homes, reporting to the Head of Procurement, based in central Maidstone.

Responsibilities

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.

You will support the establishment and maintenance of internal procedures and systems designed to evaluate and regulate procurement processes, and develop commercially effective solutions while ensuring that the governance framework is considered.

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

Qualifications

• Team player with the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and manage suppliers.
• Experience in procurement, using procurement systems, finance and purchase‑to‑pay systems, with strong MS Office skills.
• Experience 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 qualification or qualified by experience.
• Experience working in a housing setting is desirable.
• Annual salary circa £38, k and a 37‑hour working week.
• Based in central Maidstone.

Benefits

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

Closing Date

Sunday 18th January 2026 at Midnight

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Administrative and Purchasing

Industries

Civic and Social Organizations, Construction and Non‑profit Organizations