Supplier Assurance Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Birmingham is seeking a Supplier Assurance Manager to oversee supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. The role demands experience in supplier management and contract compliance, with benefits including 25 days annual leave and a flexible working culture. Ideal candidates will have a commercial mindset and strong communication skills. Apply now and contribute to impactful procurement practices.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options)

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible, trust-based working culture

Paid volunteering leave (2 days per year)

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced procurement or supplier management professional.
• Solid understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations and/or Procurement Act 2023.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the supplier base.
• Ensure supplier records and contracts are maintained accurately.
• Monitor compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal policies.
• Manage supplier and contract risks.
• Drive data accuracy and process improvements.

Skills

Supplier assurance

Contract management

Procurement compliance

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

CIPS qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Source to Pay systems

Job description

Overview

Supplier Assurance Manager

Birmingham, Brindley Place - Hybrid.

Salary - £33,400 to £41,800 per annum - depending on skills and experience.

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time

Shape supplier relationships that make a real difference.

At GSA, we believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable home and that belief drives everything we do. With over 25,000 homes across the West Midlands and Southwest, we support thriving communities, and we are proud to help tackle the housing crisis head-on.

We’re looking for a Supplier Assurance Manager to help us manage and enhance our supplier relationships, making sure they meet high standards of performance, compliance and social value. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our procurement practices are not only efficient and legally compliant, but also aligned with our social purpose.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you’ll lead the day-to-day management of our supplier base from onboarding and performance monitoring to risk mitigation and relationship building. You’ll:

• Ensure supplier records and contracts are accurately maintained across key systems (Source to Pay, MRI).
• Monitor and enforce compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policies.
• Proactively manage supplier and contract risks, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee utility supplier contracts across the GSA portfolio, ensuring service quality and regulatory standards are met.
• Drive data accuracy and process improvements across the full contract lifecycle - from setup to termination.

About you

You’re an experienced procurement or supplier management professional, ideally with a background in housing, local government, or another regulated sector. You’ll bring:

• A solid understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations and/or Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience in supplier assurance, contract management, or procurement compliance.
• Strong working knowledge of SLAs, KPIs, and contract documentation.
• Confidence using procurement systems (Source to Pay experience is a bonus).
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder communication skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Working towards or willing to work towards a CIPS qualification, or equivalent through experience.

A DBS check will be required for the successful candidate. Full details will be provided upon offer.

Why work with us?

At GSA, how we work is just as important as what we do. Our culture, known as The GSA Way, is built around five core commitments:

• Our customer is everything
• We are one team
• We are supportive and caring
• We are business-minded for social purpose
• We are curious and ambitious

We don’t just talk about values—we live them. Every day.

What we offer

We truly value the people who work with us, and we show it through a fantastic benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave (plus the option to buy or sell days)
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Flexible, trust-based working culture
• Paid volunteering leave (2 days per year)
• Health cash plan (covering eye tests, dental, therapy & more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support when you need it

Inclusion matters to us

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and committed to equal opportunities for all. If you have a disability or require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, we’ll do everything we can to support you.

Everyone is welcome at GSA. We value diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences because they make us stronger, smarter and more compassionate as a team.

Ready to join a purpose-driven organisation and make an impact where it really matters? Apply now and help shape the future of communities through meaningful procurement.

Closing date for applications:

27-10-2025