Senior Commercial Manager – Social Housing Procurement

Daniel Owen Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd. is representing a client in the South London area seeking a Commercial Manager. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £64,000 to £69,000 per year. The successful candidate will lead procurement for Repairs and Maintenance and manage housing contracts in a governance-driven framework.

Experience in social housing procurement is required. The role involves DPS procurement, contract management, TUPE risk monitoring and collaboration with legal and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Social housing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Repairs in procurement for Repairs and Maintenance, delivering best value.
• Maintain a contract management strategy for Housing Services with governance.
• Support strategic/annual reviews of Housing contracts and related reports.
• Maintain log of Housing contracts; ensure contract system is up to date.
• Procure via the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Resident Services; diversify suppliers.
• Monitor TUPE risk; collect anonymised data; flag non-compliance; report risks.
• Provide expert advice on procurement regs, policies, legislation and case law.
• Participate in procurement design and Tender Evaluation Panels.
• Produce process manuals; manage version control and distribute to stakeholders.
• Lead workshops to deliver manuals and procedures.
• Manage work ordering procedures for new suppliers or services.
• Assist with novation analyses; report findings to senior management.
• Set up and maintain new placements; coordinate cost code and budget.
• Assist business to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes in tenders.
• Work with Legal to update procurement docs and regulations.
• Produce internal guidance documents and training on procurement.

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd. is representing a client in the South London area seeking a Commercial Manager. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £64,000 to £69,000 per year. The successful candidate will lead procurement for Repairs and Maintenance and manage housing contracts in a governance-driven framework.

Experience in social housing procurement is required. The role involves DPS procurement, contract management, TUPE risk monitoring and collaboration with legal and finance teams.