Strategic Buyer - Public sector procurement

The Curve Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Procurement Officer / Strategic Buyer to enhance procurement processes for social housing. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance within a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates will have CIPS Level 4 or relevant degree, experience in large-scale procurement, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of CIPS Level 4 qualification or relevant degree.
• Experience in large-scale procurement activities.
• Advanced Excel including Pivot Tables and Reporting.

Responsibilities

• Formalise contract documentation with members and suppliers.
• Lead implementation of category strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiations.

Skills

CIPS Level 4 qualification or degree in relevant discipline

Experience of large-scale procurement activities

Strong research and analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to manage senior stakeholders

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Supplier management skills

Excellent time management and organisational skills

Job description

Stragic Buyer - Public sector procurement

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Location: Hybrid / Homes based - Long Stratton

Employment Status: Full-time

Salary: £ Competitive

Are you ready to make a difference? Join our dynamic team as a Procurement Officer / Strategic Buyer and contribute to meaningful change in the social housing sector. This is your chance to combine deep procurement expertise with strong relationship-building skills to deliver exceptional results for clients.

Your Role

The role of the Procurement Officer / Strategic Buyer is to lead and develop assigned business areas to increase spend under management, delivering best practice procurement services to both internal and external customers. The Procurement Officer / Strategic Buyer will have responsibility for delivering compliant end-to-end procurement activity, implementing and managing supplier and member contracts and analysing statistical and financial information. The role will apply category level expertise to secure the continuous development, improvement, efficiency and success of the commercial offer to members. Developing strong relationships with strategic accounts, delivering value and achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Formalising contract documentation with members and suppliers
• Lead on the development and implementation of category strategies
• Promote and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including mini competitions, Frameworks and Dynamic Markets
• Drafting and assisting members to define core requirements and produce specifications
• Supplier Management including price management, contract negotiation and dispute resolution
• Maintain the commercial and operational performance of each contract and framework
• Build strategic relationships across the sector to support brand awareness and business growth
• To lead and facilitate the learning and development of knowledge transfer across business functions
• To support and develop marketing and communication plans
• Promote Our clien'ts corporate values to staff, customers and suppliers
• Undertake such training as may be reasonably required to maintain an appropriate level of technical competence for the post
• Undertake such other duties as reasonably required.

About You

• CIPS Level 4 qualified or educated to degree level within a relevant discipline or demonstrable sector experience
• Experience of large-scale procurement activities
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including Lookup Formulas, Advanced Formulas, Formatting, Pivot Tables and Reporting, VBA and Macros and Data tables
• Evaluate submitted quotations based on objective criteria using agreed weightings and scoring process
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships
• Practical experience of e-tendering platforms
• Monitor pricing arrangements in commercial agreements
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across a broad range of complex stakeholder relationships
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail.
• Supplier management skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• A full driving licence

What You Bring

A passion for achieving excellent social and commercial outcomes.

Expertise in relationship and stakeholder management.

Strong presentation and project management skills.

A valid driving license for regular UK travel.

Why Join Our client?

As a B Corp, they're part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

Voted by Sunday Times as one of the best places to work, our client is deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, recognising that sustainable practices are crucial for long‑term success and positive impact. We integrate ESG considerations into every aspect of our operations, striving to minimise our environmental footprint, foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and uphold the highest standards of corporate governance.

Their initiatives include reducing carbon emissions, promoting ethical sourcing, supporting community development, and ensuring transparency and accountability in all our business practices. By joining our team, you will be part of a forward‑thinking organisation dedicated to making a meaningful difference for our planet and society.

Apply now and take the next step in your career as a Procurement Officer. Together, let's create procurement excellence and deliver exceptional value to our clients.