Procurement Specialist

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group is seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement team in Manchester. You will manage end-to-end procurement activities, including tenders, supplier relationships, contract management and spend analysis, to ensure value-for-money and risk control across the organisation.

You will collaborate with colleagues across the business, providing practical support and guidance while contributing to process improvements in how procurement is delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement roles, ideally in public sector or similar environment.
• Experience managing tendering processes and supporting contract and supplier management.
• Confidence providing procurement advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Experience using e-procurement systems and analysing spend data.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement processes across a range of value thresholds.
• Support procurement strategies, category plans and value-for-money initiatives.
• Manage procurement pipelines and prioritise multiple projects effectively.
• Assist with contract and supplier management, including renewals and performance monitoring.
• Maintain and use e-procurement systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyse spend data and support reporting, KPIs and decision-making.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures.

Skills

Procurement

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

e-procurement systems

Spend analysis tools

Tendering management

Job description

We’re pleased to be recruiting a Procurement Officer to join us at Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional who wants to develop their career in a values-led organisation, playing a key role in delivering efficient, compliant and value-for-money procurement that supports high-quality services for our customers and communities.

About the role

As a Procurement Officer, you’ll support the Procurement team in delivering end-to-end procurement activity across the organisation. From managing tenders and supplier relationships to supporting contract management and spend analysis, you’ll help ensure WCHG secures goods, services and works that meet our needs while delivering value and managing risk.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, providing advice, guidance and practical support, and contributing to continuous improvement in how procurement is delivered.

What you’ll be doing

• Delivering end-to-end procurement processes across a range of value thresholds
• Supporting procurement strategies, category plans and value-for-money initiatives
• Managing procurement pipelines and prioritising multiple projects effectively
• Assisting with contract and supplier management, including renewals and performance monitoring
• Maintaining and using e-procurement systems to improve efficiency and accuracy
• Analysing spend data and supporting reporting, KPIs and decision-making
• Providing procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Contributing to continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures

What we’re looking for

You’ll bring a strong foundation in procurement, alongside a collaborative and practical approach, including:

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIPS or equivalent)
• Experience working in a procurement role, ideally within the public sector or a similar environment
• Experience managing tendering processes and supporting contract and supplier management
• Confidence providing procurement advice and guidance to colleagues
• Experience using e-procurement systems and analysing spend data
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

What matters most to us is a genuine connection to our values and behaviours. Even if you don’t yet meet every technical requirement, we’re keen to hear from you if you’re motivated, curious, and committed to learning. We can support the right person to grow and develop in the role.

Application Deadline - Sunday 27th September

Please note the above date is subject to change, and the advert may be closed early dependent on applications received.