Procurement Lead (2 year fixed term)

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain key stakeholder relationships to ensure commercial decisions align with Governance Regulations and best practice. Lead procurement projects in line with the Procurement Strategy and corporate procedures, using standard templates, completing required reporting, and managing end-to-end tendering through the eTendering system (issue, receipt and evaluation against financial and qualitative criteria). Improve spend data collection and analysis to strengthen corporate insight and provide guidance to colleagues on tendering and contract requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Recent experience in a similar role within a public sector organisation, with strong collaboration skills across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. High attention to detail and a strong focus on compliance, with sound knowledge of drafting and editing contract terms. Proficient in applying financial evaluation models, with an understanding of risk management principles, and strong report and spreadsheet presentation skills, including the ability to draft executive-level papers with minimal oversight. CIPS Level 5 qualified (or able to demonstrate equivalent experience).

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Have look at the job description and if you're as excited about this fantastic opportunity as we are, please fill in our application form and submit it to Recruitment@redkitehousing.org.uk.

Or if you want to find out more, email us and we will arrange for you to talk to the recruiting manager about the role.

35-hour week pilot

Since June 2024 we have been piloting a change to our normal full-time, 37-hour 5-day week. We have been piloting a shorter 35-hour week (for the same pay as before) where staff work a full day Monday to Thursday, and finish the working week at 1pm every Friday. It’s just a pilot at this stage while we evaluate its impact on our staff, our tenants, and the service we provide, but if successful we will consider a permanent move to this way of working in 2026.

In addition to this, hybrid working is expected with 2 to 3 days a week in our modern, bright and welcoming office with dedicated parking.