Procurement Assurance Manager

Procurement Assurance Manager

Contract:

Permanent - Full time Salary: £49,955 to £55,506 per annum for 35 hours per week.

Location:

Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London N1 9FL
Workplace Type:
Hybrid - 2 days in the office per week What you’ll do Do you have a passion for governance, compliance and improving the way procurement operates? Are you looking for an opportunity to shape how one of London’s largest housing associations delivers transparent, compliant and value-driven procurement? We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Assurance Manager to join our Procurement team at Notting Hill Genesis.

Reporting into the Procurement function, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the organisation complies with the Procurement Act 2023 by leading the development, implementation and ongoing management of procurement assurance, governance and reporting processes. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing expert advice, training and guidance whilst ensuring statutory procurement notices are published accurately and within regulatory time frames.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence procurement best practice across the organisation, strengthen governance and help embed transparency throughout the entire procurement lifecycle. How you’ll do it Lead the development and continuous improvement of procurement assurance, reporting processes and compliance frameworks. Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and associated public procurement regulations. Develop and implement procedures that support statutory procurement reporting requirements.

Lead on the publication of procurement notices through the central digital platform within required legislative deadlines. Build strong working relationships across directorates, acting as a trusted business partner on procurement assurance and compliance matters. Deliver training, guidance and advice to managers and stakeholders on procurement legislation and reporting obligations. Analyse procurement data to identify compliance risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.

Produce insightful reports and recommendations that support informed decision-making. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement information is accurate, timely and compliant. Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen governance, transparency and value for money. Keep up to date with changes in procurement legislation and ensure these are embedded into organisational policies and procedures The ideal candidate We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Essential: CIPS Level 4 qualification (or willingness to work towards achieving it). Excellent knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and a strong understanding of the Procurement Act 2023. Experience developing or managing procurement governance, assurance or compliance processes. Strong understanding of procurement reporting requirements and statutory compliance. Experience working with multiple stakeholders and influencing at all organisational levels. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong analytical capability with experience interpreting procurement or performance data. Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, alongside strong data analysis abilities. Ability to prioritise multiple deadlines whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Experience improving processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives. All about us Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for…