Job Description
Title: Senior Procurement Officer
Location: Kent (1 day a week) plus travel to clients
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits
Sea Global are currently working with an award-winning multi-disciplinary practice that has established itself as a market leader within the social housing sector. They provide services to local authority and housing association clients, and our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction has positioned us as a trusted partner across the industry. As a result of growth, they are now seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their growing team.
Working within a small team across multiple clients, you will support the Senior Management Team in delivering all aspects of procurement strategy and governance. This is a varied and client-facing role offering responsibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to influence procurement best practice within the social housing sector.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Lead and support clients in developing procurement strategies from inception through to completion
* Prepare full procurement documentation suites including contract folders, preliminaries, specifications, KPIs, and pricing frameworks
* Manage project communications at all stages, including clarifications, client liaison, and assessment summaries
* Engage with contractors and service providers regarding tender opportunities, including marking, interviewing, evaluation, and structured feedback
* Prepare and deliver accurate reports within agreed timeframes
* Draft and publish Procurement Act notices in accordance with current legislation
Experience & Requirements
* Demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, ideally in social housing or local government
* Strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 or PCR 2015
* Experience managing high-value contract processes
* CIPS or PRINCE2 qualification would be beneficial but not essential