Procurement Specialist £33,437.50 per annum benefits | The Maltings, Bath | Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Permanent | 37 hours per week Your Curiosity. Our Support. Together We Make Procurement Better. At Curo, we take pride in delivering high-quality services and homes that make a difference. We value transparency, collaboration and responsible use of resources to create lasting impact for our customers and the organisation. The Procurement Specialist is part of the Procurement and Supply Chain team, supporting operational procurement across works, services and supplies. Based in our central procurement function, the role provides commercial advice, manages below-threshold procurements, and ensures compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and best practice. By managing procurement effectively and building strong supplier relationships, the role helps colleagues deliver reliable services and supports opportunities for value for money and social impact. What you'll be doing Provide procurement advice, guidance, and support to colleagues across the organisation. Lead end-to-end below-threshold procurements, from scoping to contract award, ensuring compliance, due diligence, and proportionate processes. Develop procurement strategies and routes to market based on business needs, risk assessment, and market intelligence. Plan and deliver market engagement activities, including supplier briefings and soft market testing, to encourage competition and innovation. Prepare and manage tender documentation, e-procurement processes, evaluations, moderation, and contract mobilisation. Support commercial negotiations, review contractual terms, analyse spend and performance data to identify savings, social value, or service improvements. Assist in the development and management of Framework Agreements, Dynamic Markets, and collaborative procurement opportunities. Maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships to ensure smooth procurement processes and delivery of business needs. Ensure all procurement activity complies with legislation, regulations, internal policies, and procurement best practice. Maintain accurate records, administer procurement systems, support audits, and ensure documentation is available for inspections. Support supplier onboarding, data management, amendments, performance monitoring, and compliance tracking throughout the contract lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement, professional development, and social sustainability initiatives within the Procurement Team. Take responsibility for personal health and safety, promoting a safe working environment in line with Curo’s policy. What you'll get in return Beyond a salary of £33,437.50 and the chance to make a difference every day, you'll get: 26 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 29 days Your birthday off as an extra holiday Up to 10% matched pension contribution Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days at home) Flexible benefits which might include a Health Cash Plan Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing More about you Experience delivering regulated below-threshold procurements and supporting higher-value or complex procurements. Understanding of value-for-money principles and how procurement drives improved outcomes. Hold or be working towards a relevant procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS Level 3 or 4) and Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent. GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 4/C) or equivalent. Knowledge of UK public sector procurement regulations (PCR 2015, Procurement Act 2023) and willingness to learn about Section 20, TUPE, and the Social Value Act. Experience assisting with commercial contracts, market analysis, and basic financial or spend data interpretation. Understanding of GDPR and data protection; experience preparing Data Sharing Agreements desirable. Strong IT skills, including e-tendering or contract management systems, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and web applications. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, commercial awareness, and ability to interpret and summarise data. Highly organised with strong administration, time management, and resilience to changing workloads and priorities. Customer-focused, proactive, and adaptable, using initiative within defined boundaries. About Curo We're a leading South West housing association with social purpose at our heart. We provide affordable homes and create positive futures in our communities. We're proud to be among the UK's top 100 companies to work for, and the 5th best housing association nationwide. We actively welcome applications from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBTQ, from ethnic minority backgrounds, and from our Curo customers. We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone if you need any adjustments to help you apply or interview, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@curo-group.co.uk