Procurement & Contracts Manager

Procurement & Contracts Manager

Based in London

Full Time | Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £58,500 - £61,600 per annum

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to shape commercial strategy and deliver real value within the social housing sector? Do you thrive on leading complex procurement projects, strengthening contract performance, and driving continuous improvement?

Our client is seeking a Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead procurement, commercial management, contract governance, and supplier performance across a respected housing organisation. This is a high-impact role where you'll work closely with senior leaders to ensure contracts deliver excellent services, value for money, compliance, and positive outcomes for residents.

As Procurement & Contracts Manager, you'll play a key strategic role by:

Leading the development and delivery of the organisation's procurement strategy
Managing complex procurement exercises across property services, repairs, maintenance, compliance, major works, ICT, and corporate services
Overseeing contract governance and maintaining robust procurement frameworks
Driving supplier performance through effective KPI and SLA management
Supporting major property investment, repairs, building safety, and compliance programmes
Identifying efficiency opportunities and delivering value-for-money outcomes
Ensuring procurement activities comply with current legislation, governance requirements, and best practice
Producing reports and recommendations for senior leadership teams, boards, and key stakeholders
Embedding sustainability, social value, and community benefits into procurement activity
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to support strategic objectives

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a commercially minded procurement professional who can confidently influence stakeholders, lead complex procurement projects, and deliver measurable improvements.

You'll ideally have:

Significant procurement and contract management experience within social housing, construction, property services, local government, or another regulated environment
Experience leading end-to-end procurement exercises and tender processes
Strong knowledge of contract management, supplier performance, and commercial governance
Experience managing contractor relationships and driving service improvements
Knowledge of procurement legislation, governance requirements, and value-for-money principles
Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills
Strong report writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
Experience presenting to senior leadership teams, boards, or committees
CIPS L5 qualified or equivalent experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation within the social housing sector, where you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, strengthen commercial performance, and make a meaningful contribution to both organisational success and resident outcomes.

If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you.

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