Procurement Officer

Futures Housing Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic housing association in the East Midlands is looking for a Procurement Officer to handle end-to-end tender processes. The role involves liaising with internal stakeholders, maintaining procurement activity records, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement or related fields, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to navigate UK procurement legislation. This position offers competitive benefits, a flexible working environment, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Private healthcare options

Mileage benefits

Agile working

Pension scheme

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivery of end to end tenders and associated administration.
• Experience in public sector procurement or transferrable skills from related fields.
• Ability to comply with corporate procurement policy and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cradle-to-grave procurement tasks including scoping and supplier engagement.
• Act as a point of escalation for Contract Managers and facilitate negotiations.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and Contracts Register.

Skills

End to end tender management

Knowledge of UK legislative framework

Relationship management

Organisational skills

Supplier relationship management

Tools

ProContract

Job description

Strike the balance for Futures!

We’re on the hunt for a new Procurement Officer. As a procurement professional with a proven track record in the delivery of end to end tenders, quote processes and associated administration, you’ll really know how to apply the most effective procurement strategies using your knowledge of the UK legislative framework to meet our needs, while promoting ethical practice and delivery of Social Value.

You’ll be responsible for undertaking procurement tasks in compliance with corporate procurement policy, strategy, financial regulations and legislation including but not limited to:

• RfQs in accordance with Group Policy and good practice.
• Running compliant above and below threshold tenders in accordance with policy, regulations, and legislation.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner.

You’ll find with Futures the perfect platform to showcase your strong organisational and excellent relationship management skills, including liaising with both teams and external partners.

If you have a background in public sector procurement then great, but we will also be happy to receive applications from candidates with transferrable skills from a corporate procurement role, sales or contract management position, who are prepared to undertake training in public sector procurement.

Please ensure you detail your background and how it would contribute to this role at Futures Housing Group in your application.

A few key points from our role profile:

• Undertake cradle-to-grave procurement from scoping and supplier engagement through to award including all associated administration and management of tenders using the e-tendering portal (currently ProContract) against the planned procurement program.
  • Taking consideration of matters such as TUPE, Section 20 Consultation as part of the procurement process.
• Act as a point of escalation for Contract Managers across the business and facilitate negotiations, value engineering and KPI reporting across a range of goods, works and services.
• Supplier Relationship Management, including risk management and Management of supplier documentations, due diligence and supplier assurance checks from onboarding to termination/final account.
• Maintain records of procurement activities, ensuring these are open and auditable and ensuring that the Contracts Register is up to date and accurate.
• Completion of monthly and annual spend analysis and wider reporting.

What we’ll do for you

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, mileage, agile working, a fantastic pension scheme, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. We’ll also offer the flexibility you need for your work life balance wherever possible.

You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’ve a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace so you’ll have great technology, great people and a great environment around you. There’s free parking on-site and if you cycle to work there are showering facilities too!

To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.