Senior Procurement Officer

RE/MAX Commitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing association is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to oversee procurement activities and drive social value. The role requires previous public sector procurement experience and offers a competitive salary, 25-30 days holiday, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday increasing to 30 days

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement is essential.
• Ability to drive social value initiatives.
• Leadership skills to oversee procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all procurement activities within the organization.
• Drive social value initiatives in accordance with Procurement Act 2023.
• Support teams in adhering to procurement guidelines.

Skills

Procurement Management

Social Value

Public Sector Knowledge

Job description

SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Location: Hybrid and Didsbury, Manchester

Salary: Up to £47,679

Full time 35 hours per week

Permanent

Agile working 2/3 days per week at our Head Office in Didsbury

About Us

Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward-thinking community focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester.

Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness, and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway's culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues, and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.

The Role

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to oversee all our Procurement activities, drive Social Value and support teams to work to the guidelines set out by the Procurement Act 2023. Previous Public Sector procurement experience is essential, but this role would be ideal if you want to take the next step in your career and join a progressive community focused organisation.

Candidates

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Governance Team for a Senior Procurement Officer and for the right person we offer a 35-hour week, competitive salary, excellent contributory pension scheme, and 25 days holiday increasing to 30 days.

Closing Date: 16 June 2025

Interview Date: 23 June 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Fiona Froude, Governance Manager on

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates in date order. The Trust reserves the right to remove the job advert once vacant positions have been recruited, please do not wait until the closing date to apply.

Strictly no agencies.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community.

All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.