Procurement Manager

Eastlight Community Homes; Cressing; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community housing provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager for a permanent, full-time role. You will oversee end-to-end procurement projects, manage compliance across works and services, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure value for money. Ideal candidates will have proven procurement experience, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a relevant qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a pension plan and generous annual leave.

Benefits

£56,520 per annum

Group stakeholder pension plan

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual wellbeing grant of £200

Trailblazing family leave

BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven public procurement experience with a sound understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of e-procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from tender design through contract award and negotiation.
• Manage procurements across works, goods and services.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to achieve best outcomes.

Skills

Public procurement experience

Stakeholder engagement skills

Knowledge of e-procurement systems

Education

MCIPS Level 5 Qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Eastlight Procurement team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a high impact role where your expertise will support the delivery of essential public services, ensuring every pound spent delivers value for communities. You will lead compliant procurement activity across works, goods and services, shaping commercial solutions that support service excellence, sustainability and long-term organisational priorities. You will take ownership of end-to-end procurement projects, from tender design through to contract award and negotiation, working closely with colleagues and suppliers to achieve the best outcomes. You will strengthen governance, champion best practice and drive continuous improvement across procurement and contract management.

This is an opportunity for a motivated public sector procurement professional who thrives on responsibility, influences at all levels, and contributes to making a genuine difference while bringing professionalism, integrity and energy to everyday work.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement projects from tender design through contract award and negotiation.
• Manage procurements across works, goods and services, ensuring compliance and alignment with service needs and value for money.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to achieve best outcomes and optimise commercial solutions.
• Strengthen governance, champion best practice, and drive continuous improvement in procurement and contract management.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements, mitigate risks, and ensure transparent decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven public procurement experience with a sound understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong knowledge of e-procurement systems.
• MCIPS Level 5 Qualification (or equivalent) is essential.

Disability and Equal Opportunity

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations, such as high-volume or peak periods, the employer may limit the number of interviews offered. For more details please refer to the relevant policy.

About Eastlight Community Homes

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

Total rewards package

• £56,520 per annum
• Permanent Contract, Full-time (37 hours per week)
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee's contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum — Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption - 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) — Subject to eligibility
• BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership