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Procurement Manager - Repairs & Maintenance
Location: London Local Authority
Rate: 拢57.02 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 6-month initial contract, strong possibility of extension
Hours: Full-time
About the Role
We are supporting a London local authority in recruiting an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement and contract management activities across their Repairs & Maintenance service. This pivotal role ensures the effective commissioning and delivery of works and services that support safe, well-maintained homes and corporate buildings.
You will provide strategic procurement leadership, ensure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015) and Council Standing Orders, and help drive value for money, service improvement and social value across a broad portfolio including responsive repairs, voids, disrepair, damp and mould, and out-of-hours emergency services.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement Strategy & Delivery
路Develop and deliver procurement strategies for repairs, maintenance and building services contracts.
路Lead end-to-end tendering activity, including drafting specifications, evaluating submissions and awarding contracts in line with legislation and council policies.
路Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, cost savings and enhanced social value.
2. Contract Management & Supplier Performance
路Support operational teams in managing key contractors across repairs, voids, disrepair and related service areas.
路Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs, addressing underperformance and promoting continuous improvement.
路Ensure robust contract governance, mobilisation and handover processes.
3. Compliance & Risk Management
路Ensure full compliance with PCR 2015, Standing Orders and internal audit requirements.
路Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, managing risk registers and mitigation plans.
路Provide training, guidance and advice on procurement best practice and legal compliance.
4. Financial & Value Management
路Support financial planning by forecasting procurement spend and identifying potential savings.
路Work collaboratively with Finance and Repairs Service Managers to ensure contracts deliver value for money and efficient service outcomes.
路Lead benchmarking and market testing to inform future procurement strategy.
5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
路Liaise with internal teams across housing asset management, repairs operations, finance and legal.
路Engage with external partners including suppliers, framework providers and neighbouring authorities.
路Represent the council in collaborative procurement groups (e.g. LCP DPS, South East London Housing Partnership).
路Champion equality, diversity and social value within procurement processes.
What You'll Need
路Proven procurement experience within housing, construction, or public sector repairs.
路Strong working knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations (2015) and local authority procurement governance.
路Skilled in tendering, negotiation and supplier performance management.
路Excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder engagement abilities.
路Experience managing multiple procurements to tight deadlines.
路Familiarity with NEC or JCT contract forms.
路CIPS qualification (or equivalent professional training) is highly desirable.
路Understanding of asset management, compliance and decarbonisation programmes.
Personal Attributes
路Confident leader with the ability to motivate and influence at all levels.
路Strong professional presence when engaging senior officers, members and external partners.
路Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuous professional development.
路Willingness to attend evening meetings when required.
Additional Information
All employees are expected to:
路Uphold the Council's Equal Opportunities values.
路Participate in the Performance Evaluation Scheme and undertake relevant training.
路Follow Health & Safety policies and contribute to environmental responsibilities.
路Undertake other reasonable duties in line with the grade and changing needs of the service.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to (url removed)
