Procurement Manager

Amplius; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social housing provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing projects and manage procurement activities. Responsibilities include overseeing high-value contracts, guiding a small team, and enhancing supplier performance. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of procurement legislation and demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills. This role supports community-focused initiatives, offering a hybrid working environment and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10%

Paid professional subscriptions

Employee Assistance Programme

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease schemes

High street holiday and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated procurement environment is required.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and categories.
• Leadership experience managing a procurement team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects and manage the end-to-end process.
• Manage 150 million non-pay spend across various categories.
• Support contract management activity and mentoring team members.

Skills

Expert knowledge of public procurement legislation

Ability to create sourcing strategies

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder engagement skills

Job description

Overview

At Amplius we are on a mission to deliver homes that make a difference. As a fresh and forward-focused social housing provider we prioritise tenant safety, sustainability and smart property investment.

Role: In our Procurement role youll be leading sourcing projects and managing the sourcing pipeline while embedding best-practice procurement processes. Youll support the Head of Procurement in implementing contract management strategies, driving cost savings, enhancing supplier performance and promoting social value, while coaching and mentoring the procurement team to align processes with operational needs.

Location: Hybrid minimum of 1 day per week in our Peterborough or Boston office with travel to meet suppliers and stakeholders face to face as required.

Salary: Up to 62580 per year

Contract: Permanent

Your week: 36.25 hours per week (9am – 5.15pm, Monday to Friday with 1-hour lunch)

Snapshot of your role

This is what your day will look like as our Procurement Manager:

• The Procurement Manager will lead procurement activity and project manage the end-to-end procurement process. Typically these will be strategic, high-risk and high-value sourcing events or contracts that deliver key goods and services for Amplius.
• Lead procurement activity for 150 million non-pay spend.
• Direct and indirect procurement: Facilities Management (FM), Capex, IT & Professional Services
• Line management and leadership of a small category team.
• Supporting contract management activity.

Your toolkit for success

To thrive in our Procurement Manager role youll need :

• Expert knowledge of public procurement legislation and experience of working within a regulated procurement environment.
• Ability to create sourcing / procurement strategies based on evidence and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Able to work across multiple projects / contracts / categories.

Why join Amplius

There are loads of things that make Amplius a great place to be — every colleague has the chance to grow with us, make a real difference to our customers lives and ultimately be the most authentic version of themselves:

• Grow with us Your development matters to us. With tailored training programs, ongoing feedback and career progression pathways we support you to advance as far as you want to go.
• Make a real impact Our mission is rooted in service and community. Your work will contribute directly to improving the lives of people in the communities we serve.
• Environmental and social impact We’re dedicated to sustainability and social responsibility, taking real steps to protect our planet and foster inclusivity.

Perks of working at Amplius

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the ability to carry over allowance and purchase more.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 10% plus life cover of three times your annual salary
• Paid professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free wellbeing tools, free flu jabs and more
• Health cash plan giving cash back for everyday health checks such as optical and dental
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Lease schemes
• High street holiday and gym membership discounts
• Plus lots more once you join!

The important stuff

Were dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, transparent and accessible. Reasonable adjustments will be provided upon request for all candidates.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK to join Amplius. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Have any questions? Contact the Amplius Recruitment Team and we’ll be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums!

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The Company

Amplius is one of the largest housing providers across the Midlands, East and Southeast of England. We own and manage more than 37,000 homes and deliver a range of quality services including care and support, specialist housing and home ownership options. We’re a team of over 1,300 colleagues driven to have a positive impact on people’s lives and provide affordable homes that make a difference.