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Make a Difference Through Procurement
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference? Join GSA and help us deliver outstanding procurement solutions that maximise value, savings and social value for the communities we serve.
As a key member of our procurement team, you will manage a range of assigned spend categories and lead procurement activity from initial planning and strategy through to tendering, contract award and ongoing contract management.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects, developing and delivering effective category strategies aligned with business priorities.
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, shape procurement strategies and deliver commercially effective solutions.
- Maximise value for money, savings and social value across procurement activity.
- Ensure compliance with Group Procurement Policy, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023, where applicable.
- Provide advice and guidance on contract management, supplier performance and procurement best practice.
- Evaluate supplier and tender responses, including written, financial and contractual information.
- Maintain accurate contract data, reporting and procurement records in line with legal and organisational requirements.
- Build strong relationships across the organisation and influence stakeholders to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and positive change, taking a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
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About You
We’re looking for someone who can combine strong procurement expertise with commercial awareness, sound judgement and excellent relationship-building skills.
You will have:
- Proven procurement experience, with a suitable level of CIPS qualification or equivalent career experience.
- Good knowledge of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Procurement Act 2023.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience evaluating suppliers, tenders and contractual information.
- A good understanding of contract documentation and contract management.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and delivering change.
- Strong commercial and business awareness.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
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Why GSA?
GSA provides affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive. We own and manage 25,000 homes across the West Midlands and Southwest, supporting individuals and families to build better futures.
From affordable housing to care, money advice and coaching, our work makes a lasting difference to people’s lives.
Join GSA and use your procurement expertise to deliver commercial excellence with purpose.
Please note: successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check. Further details will be provided following an offer.
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