CDS Co-Operatives is a charitable community benefit society supporting the development of housing co-ops. They own and manage homes across the South East of England, staying true to the mission to provide, support and promote co-op and community-led housing. CDS Co-Operatives exist to support better, fairer and more sustainable communities by providing high-quality housing management and property services.
We are partnering with CDS Co-Operatives to find a dynamic, CIPS-qualified Procurement Manager to build and lead our newly formed procurement project within the Finance team for a 12 month FTC. The successful candidate will shape the function, embed co-operative values and ensure our sourcing of goods, services and works across housing management, property maintenance and development is effective, compliant and delivers tangible benefits for residents and communities.
What you’ll do:
* Lead & coordinate a complex, multi-strand transformation programme, keeping all workstreams aligned to a clear vision of more equitable, impactful support for young people and our housing communities.
* Own the procurement policy and strategy; drive best practice in public procurement and continuous improvement.
* Oversee end-to-end procurements and tender exercises: scoping/specs, market engagement, e-tendering, evaluation panels, negotiations and award.
* Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, internal governance and audit standards; maintain robust, auditable records.
* Build a strong contract management and supplier performance framework; monitor markets and manage risk.
* Produce clear, insightful MI/KPI reporting on pipeline, savings, compliance and supplier performance for executives, SLT and trustees; support business cases and the MTFP.
* Lead and support the procurement function, fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture.
Key Requirements:
* CIPS (or working towards).
* 3–5+ years’ procurement experience (ideally housing/property/public sector).
* Strong grasp of public procurement regs & frameworks; confident with e-tendering and MS Office.
* Commercial & financial acumen; skilled in negotiation, supplier management, data analysis and reporting.
* Clear communicator, resilient, organised, deadline-driven; committed to ethical, sustainable, equality-focused procurement.
What we Offer:
• Salary: £60k - £75k
• Hybrid, flexible working (home & London office).
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (Social Housing Pension Scheme up to 10% of salary matched).
• 28 days annual leave pro-rata (plus statutory bank holidays)
• Health cash plan (non-contributory)
• Employee perks system (Perkbox)
Apply now to help make co-operative housing thrive while delivering measurable value and compliant, high-quality procurements.