Procurement Officer
37 hours per week, based in Preston
£38,902.59 per annum
What will you be doing in this role?
You'll be a part of our Asset Management team, whose overarching purpose is to ensure our?tenants?live in well-?maintained?and safe homes. The Asset Management Team?are responsible for?providing an excellent repairs and maintenance service We have around 7000 properties across Preston, Fylde and South Ribble.
The Procurement Officer will support the Asset Management Team to meet the requirements of the Procurement Act. They will maintain effective systems for managing service, supply, and works contracts. They will oversee the full contract lifecycle, from procurement through to award and review, ensuring CGA obtains value for money. Working closely with managers, they will provide expert advice and guidance on all procurement activities.
What we are looking for:
* You'll have a sound understanding of relevant laws and regulations, including EU procurement regulations.
* You'll have excellent written communication skills with the ability to produce reports and write policies and procedures.
* You'll be qualified to or willing to work towards a Level 5 qualification or above in a procurement or business-related qualification.
* You'll have a minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role including experience of setting up and administrating contracts and e-tendering.
It would be great if you also had:
* Experience in the management of external contractors
* An understanding of data collection methods, data analysis and managing asset data systems
Why work at Community Gateway?
We are a values-based organisation who truly care about our employees, their health, safety and wellbeing. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes offering a range of benefits – have a look at the attached leaflet for more information. Our holiday entitlement starts at 26 days plus bank holidays (including your birthday off and Christmas closure!).
We also offer a company-paid health cash plan for you and your dependents (including 24/7 GP), enhanced sick pay and parental leave, reward and recognition scheme, wellbeing support, training and development and much more.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage almost 7000 homes across the city of Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work….so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you..
If you haven't done so already, check out our candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 22nd March 2026 atmidnight with interviews held on Tuesday 31st March 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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