Corporate Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Corporate Procurement Manager to develop and lead the delivery of our procurement strategy and ensure that every pound spent delivers maximum value for our customers, colleagues and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and customer-focused approach. You will play a key role in supporting the organisation's strategic objectives by ensuring compliant, efficient and value-driven procurement activity across a diverse range of goods, services and contracts.

Working closely with budget holders, operational teams and suppliers, you will drive best practice procurement, strengthen contract management arrangements and promote a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop, implement and continuously improve the organisation’s procurement strategy.
• Lead procurement exercises from planning through to contract award, ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational policies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement regulations, governance and best practice.
• Support the delivery of social value objectives through procurement activities.
• Partner with colleagues across the organisation to understand business needs and develop procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities to achieve efficiencies, reduce costs and improve service quality.

What you’ll bring:

• Significant experience of managing procurement activity in a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of housing, public sector or regulated procurement requirements, specifically the Procurement Act 2023.
• Ability to interpret and apply procurement legislation and governance requirements.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Working Arrangements:

This is a hybrid or home working role, dependent on location. Travel to London and Bolton offices and schemes across the country will be required occasionally.

Our Offer:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days.
• Westfield Healthcare Cash Back Plan (including cashback for optical, dental, therapies, plus 24/7 GP access and counselling support).
• Matched pension scheme up to 6% (with salary sacrifice option).
• Enhanced family leave from day one, including enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Financial support options, including season ticket loans, emergency loans, mortgage advice and wellbeing support.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounted private medical insurance.
• Support to learn, broaden your skills and develop your career.
• A fun and inclusive work culture where individual differences are valued and championed.

About Us:

Founded in 1959, Salvation Army Homes is a registered provider and exempt charity, and a subsidiary of The Salvation Army. We are a specialist provider of housing and support services across England, owning and managing around 4,500 homes in partnership with 79 local authorities. We provide general needs housing, supported accommodation, and homes for older people. If you join our passionate staff team you will be contributing to our mission; “Safe Homes. Transform Lives” where you will make a positive difference to residents, who are at the heart of everything we do.

Guaranteed interview scheme: Please let us know if you have a disability, are a Salvation Army Homes resident or ex-resident, are a care leaver, or ex veteran as we guarantee an interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role. As an equal opportunities’ employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination. If you require any adjustments or support to enable you to participate fully in the selection process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.