Procurement Business Partner

gymnastiekvereniging OKK; Highweek; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in Highweek is seeking a Procurement Business Partner to develop procurement processes and manage supply chain contracts. Successful candidates should have a strong background in procurement, ideally within a housing association. This role offers flexible working conditions and an excellent benefits package, including generous leave and employer contributions to pensions and health care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Generous employer pension contributions

Private Health Care membership

Flexible Agile Working

Employer contributions towards gym membership

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in strategic procurement and supply chain management.
• Familiarity with Public Contract Relations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
• Ability to develop contract specification documents and tenders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement processes across services and materials.
• Support the full project lifecycle and documentation.
• Champion best value for money while minimizing procurement risk.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract management

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Experience in housing association

Job description

Youll deliver the best value in everything we do. Thats the bottom line.

At Teign Housing, were driven by a simple but powerful mission: to provide good quality homes for our residents and rewarding, flexible careers for our people. As a thriving social landlord with over 200 dedicated professionals across Teign Housing and Templer Home Build, we proudly own and manage more than 4,000 homes across Teignbridge, the South Hams, East Devon, Mid Devon, West Devon, and Exeter.

We dont just offer housing - we create communities. Our commitment goes beyond bricks and mortar. We deliver high-quality homes and personalised support that empower individuals and families to thrive.

Why work with us?

• Be part of a purpose led organisation making a real impact
• Join a supportive, forward-thinking team
• Enjoy career flexibility, growth, and meaningful work
  
  

We believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable, and welcoming place to call home. If you share our passion for building vibrant communities and delivering services that truly matter, wed love to hear from you.

Were now looking for a Procurement Business Partner to join our dynamic team.

Bring your skills, your ideas, and your drive and help us shape the future of housing in Devon.

About The Procurement Business Partner Role

As a key member of the Finance and Investment Team, you will develop a newly formed procurement unit spanning services, materials and contracts for all our directorates. In particular, you will implement innovative processes across the business as you supportcolleagues in embedding policies, procedures, best practice and evolving legislation. We will look to you to support the full project lifecycle, including detailed documentation, and champion best value for money in everything we do whilst minimising procurement risk.

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week.

About You

With a strong track record in strategic procurement, you will bring extensive experience of managing materials and supply chain contracts, preferably with a knowledge of building repairs and maintenance. You will certainly be fully familiar with the Public Contract Relations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023, adept in developing contract specification documents and tenders, and able to manage suppliers both strategically and operationally. Finally, a background within a housing association would be useful, as would a broad knowledge of the sectors regulatory and political landscape; however, this is less important than excellent leadership and analytical skills and a commercial mindset.

Benefits

As an Investor in People Platinum organisation, you will be joining a company that creates a supportive high-performance culture.

You can also expect to enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Discretionary Leave between Christmas and the New Year period
• Generous employer contributions towards your pension (including death in service), any employee who increase their contribution to 5% or above will receive an employer contribution of one and a half times their contribution up to a maximum employer contribution of 15%
• Private Health Care membership (if applicable)
• Flexible Agile Working
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme (optional)
• Reimbursement of the cost of a professional membership fee
• Employer contributions towards gym membership
• Employer contribution every two years towards eye examination for those who use computers significantly as part of their work
• Up to 25% off selected O2 airtime contracts
• Microsoft Home Use Programme available to all staff
• Training Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
• Westcountry Savings and Loans Scheme
• Recognition for Long Service (if applicable)
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Bupa dental care (optional)
  
  

If you believe you're the right person for our Procurement Business Partner role, please complete our online application form.

Closing date: 22nd September 2025.

Interview date: 1st October 2025.

Second stage interview: presentation on 8th October (in the morning).

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate apply.

Teign Housing is committed to its policy on equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity no. 1112196.

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