Senior Procurement Officer – 3 Month Contract

Summary

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.
  
  

Essential

• Extensive procurement experience in:
  
  
  
  • Housing
    
    
  
  
  • Property Services
    
    
  
  
  • Asset Management
    
    
  
  
  • Planned Maintenance
    
    
  
  
  • Refurbishment Works
    
    
  
  
  • 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.
  
  

Desirable

• 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?

• £500.00 per day (Umbrella)
  
  


• 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

• 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
  
  


• Asset Investment Procurement Lead