Strategic Procurement Specialist – Value & Compliance

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group; Chatburn; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Health care plan

Subsidised gym membership

Subsidised leisure learning

Cycle to work scheme

Volunteering days

Salary sacrifice pension

Job summary

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the end-to-end procurement function. You will manage tenders, supplier relationships, contract management and spend analysis to deliver value-for-money and compliant procurement across the organisation.

The role involves advising stakeholders, maintaining e-procurement systems and contributing to continuous process improvements within a values-led organisation.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience, ideally in the public sector.
• Experience managing tenders and supporting contract and supplier management.
• Proficiency with e-procurement systems and spend data analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end procurement processes across a range of value thresholds.
• Support procurement strategies, category plans and value-for-money initiatives.
• Manage procurement pipelines and prioritise multiple projects effectively.
• Assist with contract and supplier management, including renewals and performance monitoring.
• Maintain and use e-procurement systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyse spend data and support reporting, KPIs and decision-making.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of procurement processes and procedures.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Tender management

Contract & supplier management

Spend analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

E-procurement systems

Job description

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the end-to-end procurement function. You will manage tenders, supplier relationships, contract management and spend analysis to deliver value-for-money and compliant procurement across the organisation.

The role involves advising stakeholders, maintaining e-procurement systems and contributing to continuous process improvements within a values-led organisation.