Senior Procurement & Contracts Lead (Public Sector Housing)

Insight Executive Group; Catford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham Council is seeking a Commercial & Procurement Manager within Housing Services to lead procurement and contract management across a broad range of contracts, including repairs, major works, ICT, and professional services. You will drive value, governance, and social value while ensuring compliance with public sector procurement rules.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering value for money in a complex public sector

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement, contract management, and governance.
• Experience with procurement regulations and best value principles.
• Evidence of managing procurement in a large public sector organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and commercial activity across Housing Services.
• Develop and maintain contract management and governance arrangements.
• Manage supplier performance, risks, variations, and compliance.
• Provide expert procurement advice to senior managers and service teams.
• Deliver value for money, social value outcomes, and continuous improvement.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree-level qualification in procurement

Tools

Dynamic Purchasing Systems

Job description

Lewisham Council is seeking a Commercial & Procurement Manager within Housing Services to lead procurement and contract management across a broad range of contracts, including repairs, major works, ICT, and professional services. You will drive value, governance, and social value while ensuring compliance with public sector procurement rules.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering value for money in a complex public sector