Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION


The procurement team deliver great value for money across The Guinness Partnership. Working in a joined-up, innovative way the team plays a key role in the efficient and effective delivery of our group strategic objectives.

About the role

Our team is expanding and we are seeking a

Procurement and SRM Partner

to join us. This is a permanent, full-time vacancy which can be based in either our Oldham or central London office.


The main purpose of the role is to develop and deliver expert support in procurement and contract management to achieve value for money throughout Guinness.


We appreciate that flexibility is important, so we offer a hybrid working style with 3 office based days per week.

What we're looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you'll not only be an experienced procurement professional with a social housing / public sector background, but you'll also highly motivated with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You'll also be able to demonstrate

Essential Skills & Experience:

Experience of IT procurement in a public sector/social housing organisation. Experience of adding value and additional commercial benefit through the development of constructive supplier relationships. Experience of managing the complete tendering process. Proven project / programme management experience including ability to manage large scale multiple projects concurrently. Experience of implementing Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators in relation to Contract Management. Excellent knowledge of UK procurement regulatory requirements and risk mitigation strategies. Excellent knowledge and understanding of business management principles including decision making, negotiation, planning, budgeting and projections. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Essential Qualifications:

Educated to degree level (or equivalent). MCIPS qualified and/or equivalent.

To find out more about the key responsibilities of the role, please review the role profile.

To Apply:

Please apply with a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria.

The advertised salary includes a Local Job Supplement of 6000.

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ABOUT US


The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



Job Identification
12770
Job Category
Corporate Functions
Posting Date
09/22/2025, 05:27 AM
Apply Before
10/03/2025, 05:55 PM
Locations
London - Euston Road
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Salary
69,446 per annumRecruitment Advisor
Samantha Jannadi - 01392 686412 - samantha.jannadi@guinness.org.uk