Procurement Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £56,520 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Braintree, CM77 8FG |
| Cwmni: | Eastlight Community Homes |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Eastlight-192 |
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Agencies
Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.
Who We Are
Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Eastlight Procurement team at an exciting time of growth and transformation on a permanent, full-time basis!
This is a high impact role where your expertise will directly support the delivery of essential public services, ensuring every pound spent delivers real value for communities. You will lead meaningful, compliant procurement activity across works, goods and services, shaping commercial solutions that support service excellence, sustainability and long term organisational priorities.
In this role, you will take ownership of end to end procurement projects, from tender design through to contract award and negotiation, working closely with colleagues and suppliers to achieve the best outcomes. You’ll play a key part in strengthening governance, championing best practice and driving continuous improvement across procurement and contract management. This is an opportunity for a motivated public sector procurement professional who thrives on responsibility, enjoys influencing at all levels, and wants their work to make a genuine difference—bringing professionalism, integrity and energy to everything they do.
To be successful in this role, you will need proven public procurement experience, a sound understanding of legislative and regulatory frameworks, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and strong knowledge of e-procurement systems. An MCIPS Level 5 Qualification (or equivalent) is essential.
Benefits and Compensation
To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:
- £56,520 per annum
- Permanent Contract, Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
- Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
- A BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
- Formal qualifications and paid professional membership
Next Steps
At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.
Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk
Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.
Important Dates
Closing Date: 10 February 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 19/20 February 2026 via Microsoft Teams
We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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