At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing projects and make a real impact on housing and community development.
- Company: Forward-thinking housing association dedicated to innovation and community support.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, flexible benefits, and a matched pension scheme up to 12%.
- Other info: Work part-time with flexibility, balancing office and remote work.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to meaningful projects that support communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in category management and supplier relationship management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
Job Description Category Manager - Property Services (Housing Association) Hampshire 2 days per week in the office, the rest working remotely.
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.
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.
- 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
- Supporting ongoing supplier performance and contract management activities
- Identifying procurement risks and mitigation strategies
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.
- Expertise in strategic category management, using data to inform decisions
- Experience in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring
- Understanding of relevant procurement regulations (exposure to the Procurement Act 2023 or PCR projects is beneficial)
- A collaborative and adaptable mindset, comfortable managing multiple projects
25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service to 30 days)
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.
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