MHS Homes

Procurement Manager

Chatham ME4 4LL

Key information

Pay
£74,261.00
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
3 Aug 2026
Closing date
16 Sep 2026

About this role

Job Advert

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT

Lead transformational change as our Procurement Manager, where you'll drive organisation-wide procurement strategy and deliver

measurable commercial value. This is your chance to build something significant whilst leading a dedicated team of four.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You'll develop and implement procurement strategies that drive real efficiencies and savings across the business. Your role

centres on ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023/Procurement Regulations 2024 whilst embedding best practice

throughout the organisation.

Key responsibilities include

* Providing expert procurement advice across diverse procurement activities

* Overseeing complex tendering processes from start to finish

* Presenting procurement strategies directly to senior leadership and the Board

* Championing continuous improvement within purchase-to-pay processes

* Developing comprehensive procurement training programmes

* Managing critical stakeholder relationships across the business

* Leading and developing your team of four procurement professionals

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

You'll have significant procurement and contract management experience, ideally gained within the public or regulated sector. Your

comprehensive knowledge of the Procurement Regulations 2024 and public sector procurement frameworks will be essential.

We're looking for someone with

* A proven track record of delivering commercial value, efficiencies and cost savings

* Experience leading complex tender exercises and managing contract performance

* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

* Experience presenting to senior leadership teams and Boards

* Hands-on experience with e-procurement systems and purchase-to-pay processes

* Previous people management experience with ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams

READY TO LEAD STRATEGIC CHANGE?

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic procurement professional to make a significant impact through effective

commercial leadership, governance and value creation. If you're ready to shape procurement strategy at the highest level, we'd

love to hear from you.

At mhs homes we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of

opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and

eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital

status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For more details read the role profile attached. If you have the essential requirements we look forward to hearing from you.

Instructions for potential applicants

Please note we're using an anonymised recruitment process for this role. This means the

shortlisting panel will only see personal details you're shortlisted for interview. Therefore, shortlisting will be done based on

your application and CV. Please complete all sections fully and refer to the role profile when telling us about your skills and

experience.