Position: Procurement & Contracts Manager

Salary: Up to £57,000 starting salary

Location: Redhill, Surrey - hybrid and flexible working

* 36 hour working week, 35 days holiday (27 + bank 8 holidays), generous pension scheme, leading Employee Assistance Programme, flexible working, promoting a work-life balance

Permanent Position - Job Security with Career Progression opportunities.

About the role

A leading charitable Housing Association who encourages personal development, offer great benefits and are a compassionate employer require a Procurement & Contracts Manager in Redhill, Surrey to manage the effective delivery of contracted works and services.

Duties for the role of Procurement & Contracts Manager in Redhill, Surrey include:

Lead a team to deliver a responsive, high-quality service across both social housing and commercial contracts.
Ensure full contract compliance by leading and managing a portfolio of 30+ contractors, verifying that all legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements are met.
Maximise value for money by taking ownership of contractor cost control, service quality, and delivery against agreed KPIs and service levels.
Enable timely procurement by monitoring contract lifecycles and ensuring re-procurement or retendering is completed ahead of expiry to avoid service disruption.
Ensure quality and commercial control by specifying, pricing, agreeing variations, and completing post-inspections to validate contractor work and safeguard budgets.
Stay informed about trade-specific regulations and proactively prepare the team for changes, ensuring compliance and professional development.

To apply for the role of Procurement & Contracts Manager in Redhill, you should have the following skills and experience:

Demonstrable experience managing external contractors and consultants within property services, housing, or construction-related fields.
Experience of leading contract negotiations, variations, and performance improvement plans with suppliers or service providers.
Proven track record of working across teams (e.g. Repairs, Compliance, Assets) to deliver joint objectives and streamline procurement or operational workflows.
Strong understanding of contract management principles, including knowledge of JCT and other relevant contract types.
Technical understanding of building maintenance, repairs, and construction methods, gained through trade experience or a relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIH or equivalent).
Working knowledge of procurement regulations, contract administration, and service-level agreements in a property services or housing environment.

Skills & Competencies

Proven ability to prepare, issue, and evaluate tender documents with high attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in pricing, specifications, and terms.
Strong financial and commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse large volumes of contract data, monitor budgets, and identify value-for-money opportunities.
Confident in specifying technical solutions, resolving disputes, and instructing contractors and colleagues on remedial actions to prevent or resolve complaints.
Skilled at constructively challenging internal and external stakeholders to uphold performance, contract terms, and service quality.

Benefits include

Starting salary up to £57k

Fantastic work/life balance with flexible, hybrid working

35 days holiday (27 days + 8 bank holidays)

36 hour week

Strong focus on learning and development, with opportunities to grow your skills and career

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay

2 to 1 employer pension contribution

Funded health cash plan

Extensive wellbeing support

Voucher-based recognition scheme

Retail discounts

This is a unique opportunity for a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join an organisation that genuinely cares for its people and offers some of the best benefits in the industry. So, if it is of interest, don't delay and apply today!

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