Procurement Officer
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,519 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | DE74 2SA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Futures Housing Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Strike the balance for Futures!
We’re on the hunt for a new Procurement Officer. As a procurement professional with a proven track record in the delivery of end to end tenders, quote processes and associated administration, you’ll really know how to apply the most effective procurement strategies using your knowledge of the UK legislative framework to meet our needs, while promoting ethical practice and delivery of Social Value.
You’ll be responsible for undertaking procurement tasks in compliance with corporate procurement policy, strategy, financial regulations and legislation including but not limited to:
RfQs in accordance with Group Policy and good practice.
Running compliant above and below threshold tenders in accordance with policy, regulations, and legislation.
Liaising with internal stakeholders in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner.
You’ll find with Futures the perfect platform to showcase your strong organisational and excellent relationship management skills, including liaising with both teams and external partners.
If you have a background in public sector procurement then great, but we will also be happy to receive applications from candidates with transferrable skills from a corporate procurement role, sales or contract management position, who are prepared to undertake training in public sector procurement.
Please ensure you detail your background and how it would contribute to this role at Futures Housing Group in your application.
A few key points from our role profile:
Undertake cradle-to-grave procurement from scoping and supplier engagement through to award including all associated administration and management of tenders using the e-tendering portal (currently ProContract) against the planned procurement program.
Taking consideration of matters such as TUPE, Section 20 Consultation as part of the procurement process.
Act as a point of escalation for Contract Managers across the business and facilitate negotiations, value engineering and KPI reporting across a range of goods, works and services.
Supplier Relationship Management, including risk management and Management of supplier documentations, due diligence and supplier assurance checks from onboarding to termination/final account.
Maintain records of procurement activities, ensuring these are open and auditable and ensuring that the Contracts Register is up to date and accurate.
Completion of monthly and annual spend analysis and wider reporting.
What we’ll do for you
If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, mileage, agile working, a fantastic pension scheme, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. We’ll also offer the flexibility you need for your work life balance wherever possible.
You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.
We’ve a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace so you’ll have great technology, great people and a great environment around you. There’s free parking on-site and if you cycle to work there are showering facilities too!
To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.
Who we are
Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job.
We’re on the hunt for a new Procurement Officer. As a procurement professional with a proven track record in the delivery of end to end tenders, quote processes and associated administration, you’ll really know how to apply the most effective procurement strategies using your knowledge of the UK legislative framework to meet our needs, while promoting ethical practice and delivery of Social Value.
You’ll be responsible for undertaking procurement tasks in compliance with corporate procurement policy, strategy, financial regulations and legislation including but not limited to:
RfQs in accordance with Group Policy and good practice.
Running compliant above and below threshold tenders in accordance with policy, regulations, and legislation.
Liaising with internal stakeholders in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner.
You’ll find with Futures the perfect platform to showcase your strong organisational and excellent relationship management skills, including liaising with both teams and external partners.
If you have a background in public sector procurement then great, but we will also be happy to receive applications from candidates with transferrable skills from a corporate procurement role, sales or contract management position, who are prepared to undertake training in public sector procurement.
Please ensure you detail your background and how it would contribute to this role at Futures Housing Group in your application.
A few key points from our role profile:
Undertake cradle-to-grave procurement from scoping and supplier engagement through to award including all associated administration and management of tenders using the e-tendering portal (currently ProContract) against the planned procurement program.
Taking consideration of matters such as TUPE, Section 20 Consultation as part of the procurement process.
Act as a point of escalation for Contract Managers across the business and facilitate negotiations, value engineering and KPI reporting across a range of goods, works and services.
Supplier Relationship Management, including risk management and Management of supplier documentations, due diligence and supplier assurance checks from onboarding to termination/final account.
Maintain records of procurement activities, ensuring these are open and auditable and ensuring that the Contracts Register is up to date and accurate.
Completion of monthly and annual spend analysis and wider reporting.
What we’ll do for you
If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, mileage, agile working, a fantastic pension scheme, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. We’ll also offer the flexibility you need for your work life balance wherever possible.
You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.
We’ve a state-of-the-art, flexible workspace so you’ll have great technology, great people and a great environment around you. There’s free parking on-site and if you cycle to work there are showering facilities too!
To start your Futures Journey, take a look at our Role Profile, please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.
Who we are
Futures is a great place to work with a fantastic, positive and 'can do' culture supporting our people to deliver fantastic results. Every one of our team members is helping us achieve our vision of 'Great places, great services and great tomorrows' for people and communities across the East Midlands. We don't just provide homes - we support our customers, helping them to thrive and to achieve this we all need to thrive in our jobs too. So, we invest in our people to give them the skills, the tools and the flexibility to do a great job.