Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Salary: £52,713 pa

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 35 per a week (agile working arrangements in place) Wherever possible we are open to suggestion on the working hours and are happy to consider flexible job requirements such as job share, reduced hours etc., just let us know as part of your application

Closing date: 10th September 2025

Interview date: 19th September 2025

Interview location: Soapworks, Salford Quays, Manchester

Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.

As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.

This role will help us to do this by providing professional expert advice, support, training & guidance to colleagues in relation to procurement activities. This is a great opportunity to make a difference to how we work and the services our customers receive.

You’ll oversee and support effective contract management and supplier relationship management and be responsible for ensuring procurement is compliant in relation to all UK procurement law, Irwell Valley Homes’ Procurement/Contract Management Policy, Guidance and Financial Regulations.

We’re looking for those who can design and deliver our overarching Procurement Plan and contract renewals ensuring real Value for Money alongside supporting and leading our small team of procurement colleagues.

You will work with key stakeholders to develop procurement delivery targets, including cashable savings, devise robust supplier performance indicators, ensure IVH values and behaviours are embedded through our supply chain and that we met our social value targets.

We need people who are / have

· IT literate including Microsoft Office 365 including strong Excel skills

· The ability to analyse complex financial and contract performance information and make sound decisions ensuring value for money for our customers.

· Appropriately qualified and experienced in managing and leading a procurement function and team

· Development and implementation of appropriate controls, policies, procedures and procurement frameworks

Sound knowledge and experience of contract management and procurement activities including:

· Tender management;

· Procurement guidance and advice;

· Policy and procedure development and implementation of procurement frameworks;

· Standard document development and implementation;

· Negotiation;

· Performance management;

· Supply chain management;

· Contract law and procurement legislation;

· Supplier appraisal;

· Supplier risk assessment;

· Digital tendering and contract management systems;

· TUPE;

· Value for Money;

· Health & Safety;

Housing specific knowledge including Section 20 Consultation and an understanding of social housing regulation and how it relates to procurement would be advantageous.

Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.

If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We will be reviewing applications throughout and reserve the right to close applications early if there is a strong interest in the position.

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