About the role
Reporting into the Procurement Officer, the successful candidate will play a key role in helping the purchasing team provide an effective and efficient centralised procurement function supporting internal and external stakeholders. This role includes the administration of the supplier contract register, setting up new suppliers and maintaining suppliers, raising centralised purchase orders, monitoring supplier performance, and involvement with supporting contract renewals and new tenders, as well as attending supplier meetings.
Contract: Permanent – 37.5 hours per week - 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Hybrid location: Waterside House, Sunderland, SR5 2TZ. 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days working from home. Salary: £25,958 progressing to £28,662.
Please see our job description for further information.
About you
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, be logical and methodical in their approach, be confident and competent with computers (we primarily use Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Dynamics 365), and have strong written and verbal communication skills to help deliver excellent internal and external customer service. Purchasing experience and/or relevant qualifications preferred.
Please see our person specification for further information.
About us
MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to looking after our workforce within a values rich environment.
What we offer you
* Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process
* 25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
* Enhanced Occupational Sick pay
* Access to our enhanced autoenrollment workplace pension scheme
* Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance
* Access to our Wellbeing Offer – including an Employee Assistance Programme, Virtual GP service, and wellbeing resources
* Life insurance and Free Will writing service
* Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts
* Access to Tickets for Good
* Employee recognition and celebration schemes
* A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is on Monday 6th October 2025. Due to the expected volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with interviews to be held on Tuesday 14th October 2025.
We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.
If you have any questions and/or would like to discuss the vacancy informally before applying, please contact Steven Moyes – Purchasing@mhm.org.uk
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