Procurement Manager - L3

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Manager to deliver high-quality procurement services. The ideal candidate will drive procurement programs, ensure compliance with procurement laws, and manage complex projects. Essential qualifications include MCIPS or equivalent, excellent negotiation skills, and a strong understanding of procurement processes. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, and a robust pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent annual leave allowance

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering successful procurement programmes.
• Strong understanding of procurement law and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver responsive procurement solutions.
• Manage complex procurements from planning to award.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.

Skills

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Procurement law knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Job Introduction

Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) is seeking a Procurement Manager to deliver a high-quality, commercial, and customer-focused procurement service. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will help drive a robust procurement programme that supports NHG's strategic priorities, ensuring every contract delivers value for money, reflects our core values, and helps improve the lives of our residents.

You will oversee complex procurement projects, provide expert commercial advice, and partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with the latest legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contract Regulations 2015.

How you’ll do it

• Deliver responsive, professional, and compliant procurement solutions that meet the needs of NHG's business areas.
• Manage a portfolio of complex procurements from planning through to contract award, ensuring best practice and value for money.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and develop sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives.
• Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, ensuring risk is managed effectively and outcomes are sustainable.
• Maintain and update the NHG Contracts Register, supporting contract management activity and supplier performance reviews.
• Provide accurate and insightful reports to senior leaders on procurement activity and emerging market trends.
• Ensure all procurement processes adhere to internal governance, financial regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across procurement and business partnering functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Procurement Forward Plan in line with corporate and financial goals.
• Support divisional teams with commercial analysis, supplier appraisals, and contract management.
• Drive procurement excellence and consistency across NHG by embedding best practice and supporting training initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure positive, value-driven outcomes.
• Keep abreast of legislative, market, and policy developments to ensure NHG remains compliant and forward-thinking.

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

Essential:

• MCIPS qualified or working towards full qualification.
• Proven experience delivering successful procurement programmes in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of procurement law, policy, and best practice relevant to a Registered Provider.
• Experience managing multiple complex procurements and building effective stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance compliance, commerciality, and customer focus.

What’s in it for you?

Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and is one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 60,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline; we employ around 1,500 staff. For more information please visit the NHG careers page.

We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Disability Confident employer, among other diversity commitments. To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit our diversity page.

Selection Process

Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 02 November 2025.

Step 2: Successful candidates will be invited to interview and assessment.

This role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route (SOC Code 2440).

Please apply online. If you cannot apply online or require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please discuss this with our hiring team via [e-mail].

NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role; submit your application at your earliest opportunity.