Senior Procurement Officer

Senior Procurement Officer – 3 Month Contract Location: Northampton Rate: £500.00 per day (Umbrella) Contract: 3 Month Contract Hours: Full Time Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Office Attendance: Minimum 1 day per week on site Pay: Bi-Weekly Summary We are seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Officer to join a Local Authority team for a 3-month contract, focusing on a significant Housing Asset Investment programme.

This role involves providing specialized procurement support for property maintenance, planned works, refurbishment, and housing investment contracts. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leaders in property and housing to craft procurement strategies and execute comprehensive procurement processes that align with long-term service goals.

This position demands extensive experience in housing, asset investment, planned maintenance, refurbishment programmes, and public sector procurement.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the entire procurement process for housing asset investment initiatives. Formulate procurement strategies for: Planned Maintenance Property Refurbishment Building Maintenance Asset Investment Programmes Housing Capital Works Manage procurement projects exceeding £100,000 in value. Collaborate closely with Housing Asset Management and Property Services teams.

Develop tender documents, evaluation methods, and procurement plans. Lead supplier engagement and market testing activities. Oversee procurement project timelines, risks, governance, and reporting. Offer strategic procurement guidance to senior managers and directors. Ensure adherence to: Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Public Procurement Regulations Contract Procedure Rules Internal Procurement Policies Support service redesign and innovation efforts.

Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers. Contribute to achieving social value, cost-effectiveness, and service enhancement goals. Prepare reports, recommendations, and procurement documents for approval. Essential Requirements Requirements: Extensive procurement experience in: Housing Property Services Asset Management Planned Maintenance Refurbishment Works Building Maintenance In-depth knowledge of: Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Public Procurement Regulations Contract Management Tendering and Evaluation Processes Experience in procuring: Asset Investment Contracts Property Maintenance Contracts Refurbishment Programmes Building Works Contracts Familiarity with standard contract forms such as: JCT NEC TPC Proven ability to manage complex procurement projects.

Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication. Strong commercial insight and risk management expertise. Proficiency with e-procurement systems and procurement technology platforms. Capability to work independently and deliver procurement programmes efficiently. Desirable Previous experience in a Local Authority or Housing Association.

MCIPS qualification or progress towards full MCIPS membership. Degree qualification or equivalent experience. Experience in supporting housing asset investment strategies. Ability to manage multiple procurement projects concurrently. What's on Offer? £500.00 per day (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Hybrid Working Minimum 1 Day Per Week On Site in Northampton Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to lead a major housing procurement programme.

Work closely with senior housing and property professionals. Exposure to significant asset investment, refurbishment, and maintenance contracts. Strategic role with a focus on housing and property procurement. Suitable Backgrounds Ideal candidates may have experience as: Senior Procurement Officer Procurement Manager Strategic Procurement Lead Category Manager Housing Procurement Specialist Property Procurement Manager Commercial Procurement Officer Contracts Manager Public Sector Procurement Consultant Asset Investment Procurement Lead This position is particularly well-suited for individuals with a proven track record in procuring housing maintenance, refurbishment, planned works, and asset investment contracts within a Local Authority or Housing Association setting.