At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing projects and manage key procurement categories.
- Company: A leading housing association dedicated to community development.
- Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, wellbeing days, flexible benefits, and a matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on housing and community development while working with purpose.
- Qualifications: Experience in category management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
Location: Hampshire 2 days per week in the office, the rest working remotely
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000
Are you an experienced Procurement Category Manager looking to work with purpose? We’re working with a leading housing association operating across the UK. They provide more than 85,000 homes and invest heavily in their communities, with ambitious plans to deliver thousands of new affordable homes each year. As part of their continued growth and transformation, they are seeking a Category Manager to join their dynamic Procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead strategic sourcing projects and make a tangible impact on housing and community development.
The Role: As Category Manager, you’ll take ownership of key procurement categories, delivering end-to-end sourcing projects that align with organisational goals. You'll work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure procurement adds measurable value, delivers efficiency, and supports corporate objectives.
- Managing specific procurement categories, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
- Leading strategic sourcing initiatives from planning through to contract award and lifecycle management
- Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships across property services and wider teams
- Conducting supplier and market research to support procurement strategy and project delivery
- Ensuring value for money while maintaining compliance and high standards
- Supporting ongoing supplier performance and contract management activities
- Identifying procurement risks and mitigation strategies
Ideal Candidate Profile: We’re looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with a strong track record in category management. Experience in property services or housing asset management would be highly advantageous. You’ll bring:
- Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end procurement processes
- Expertise in strategic category management, using data to inform decisions
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Experience in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring
- Understanding of relevant procurement regulations (exposure to the Procurement Act 2023 or PCR projects is beneficial)
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative and adaptable mindset, comfortable managing multiple projects
What’s on Offer: 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to 30 days), 3 wellbeing days and 2 volunteering days annually, flexible benefits including the option to buy/sell holiday, matched pension scheme up to 12%.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking housing association that values innovation, inclusion, and impact. If you’re passionate about making a difference through procurement and want to contribute to meaningful projects that support communities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
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