Senior Procurement Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 89.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bi-Weekly Pay

Hybrid Working

On-site 1 day per week

Zusammenfassung

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Officer to join a Local Authority on a 3-month contract in Northampton. The role focuses on housing asset investment, planned maintenance, refurbishment, and public sector procurement, delivering strategies and end-to-end processes with PA23 compliance.

You will collaborate with Housing Asset Management and Property Services, develop tender documents, manage projects over £100,000, and guide senior managers through procurement

Qualifikationen

• Experience in housing asset investment and public sector procurement.
• Knowledge of PA23, Public Procurement Regulations, and Contract Procedure Rules.
• Experience managing asset investment, refurbishment and housing contracts.
• Ability to lead complex procurement projects and stakeholder engagement.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the procurement process for housing asset investment initiatives.
• Formulate procurement strategies for planned maintenance and refurbishment.
• Develop tender documents, evaluation methods, and procurement plans.
• Lead supplier engagement, market testing, and governance reporting.
• Provide strategic procurement guidance to senior managers and directors.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial insight

Risk management

Ausbildung

Degree qualification or equivalent

MCIPS qualification

Tools

E-procurement systems

Procurement technology platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Procurement Officer – 3 Month Contract

Location: Northampton

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

Office Attendance: Minimum 1 day per week on site

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Officer to join a Local Authority team for a 3-month contract, focusing on a significant Housing Asset Investment programme. This role involves providing specialized procurement support for property maintenance, planned works, refurbishment, and housing investment contracts. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders in property and housing to craft procurement strategies and execute comprehensive procurement processes that align with long-term service goals. This position demands extensive experience in housing, asset investment, planned maintenance, refurbishment programmes, and public sector procurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire procurement process for housing asset investment initiatives.
  
• Formulate procurement strategies for:
  • Planned Maintenance
    
  • Property Refurbishment
    
  • Building Maintenance
    
  • Asset Investment Programmes
    
  • Housing Capital Works
    
• Manage procurement projects exceeding £100,000 in value.
  
• Collaborate closely with Housing Asset Management and Property Services teams.
  
• Develop tender documents, evaluation methods, and procurement plans.
  
• Lead supplier engagement and market testing activities.
  
• Oversee procurement project timelines, risks, governance, and reporting.
  
• Offer strategic procurement guidance to senior managers and directors.
  
• Ensure adherence to:
  • Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
    
  • Public Procurement Regulations
    
  • Contract Procedure Rules
    
  • Internal Procurement Policies
    
• Support service redesign and innovation efforts.
  
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
  
• Contribute to achieving social value, cost-effectiveness, and service enhancement goals.
  
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and procurement documents for approval.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Housing
  
• Property Services
  
• Asset Management
  
• Planned Maintenance
  
• Building Maintenance
  
• In‑depth knowledge of:
  • Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
    
  • Public Procurement Regulations
    
  • Contract Management
    
  • Tendering and Evaluation Processes
    
• Experience in procuring:
  • Asset Investment Contracts
    
  • Property Maintenance Contracts
    
  • Refurbishment Programmes
    
  • Building Works Contracts
    
• Familiarity with standard contract forms such as:
  • JCT
    
  • NEC
    
  • TPC
    
• Proven ability to manage complex procurement projects.
  
• Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication.
  
• Strong commercial insight and risk management expertise.
  
• Proficiency with e‑procurement systems and procurement technology platforms.
  
• Capability to work independently and deliver procurement programmes efficiently.
  
• Previous experience in a Local Authority or Housing Association.
  
• MCIPS qualification or progress towards full MCIPS membership.
  
• Degree qualification or equivalent experience.
  
• Experience in supporting housing asset investment strategies.
  
• Ability to manage multiple procurement projects concurrently.
  

What's on Offer?

• 3 Month Contract
  
• Hybrid Working
  
• Minimum 1 Day Per Week On Site in Northampton
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to lead a major housing procurement programme.
  
• Work closely with senior housing and property professionals.
  
• Exposure to significant asset investment, refurbishment, and maintenance contracts.
  
• Strategic role with a focus on housing and property procurement.
  

Suitable Backgrounds

Ideal candidates may have experience as:

• Senior Procurement Officer
  
• Procurement Manager
  
• Strategic Procurement Lead
  
• Category Manager
  
• Housing Procurement Specialist
  
• Property Procurement Manager
  
• Commercial Procurement Officer
  
• Contracts Manager
  
• Public Sector Procurement Consultant
  

This position is particularly well‑suited for individuals with a proven track record in procuring housing maintenance, refurbishment, planned works, and asset investment contracts within a Local Authority or Housing Association setting.