Procurement Officer

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join us here at Southern Housing! This exciting opportunity supports the commissioning purpose of the Procurement function, you will be monitoring and maintaining our Approved Suppliers listing in line with our approved supplier segmentation, retention and approval processes. Reporting directly to the Head of Commissioning, this is a great opportunity to support the business through integration and towards a successful transformation. Our legislation is changing in 2024. This role supports us through business readiness to meet our new obligations and an active role in driving efficiency through our operation - and third -party suppliers. The Commissioning function serves 5 purposes:

• accommodating the change process for new regulations
• approved supplier management
• supporting distressed or non-performing contracts
• addressing out-of-contract spend
• equipping and supporting our DLO.
  
  Experience in interpreting financial spend to assess corporate compliance with Policy, process or Regulation. Recommend and implement prioritised plans to fulfil corporate obligation and transparency commitments.
• Understanding of providing support on the procurement of works, services and goods through the quotation process or formal tendering, from planning and sourcing through to negotiation and contract award.
• Experience in creating, maintaining, and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders. Supporting the business compliance with procurement procedures. Identify and recommend improvements to processes to support the business, strengthen controls and assist corporate compliance.
• Knowledge of basic procurement processes and procedures.
• Understanding of supplier standards, company structures and financial performance
• Knowledge of strong IT skills including MS Office applications, Monday.com and eProcurement systems.
  
  At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own! We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.