Procurement Manager – Part Time

Alongside is the new name for Julian House.We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

As
Procurement Manager
, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our services are supported by high-quality, cost-effective contracts that deliver real value. You’ll lead on all aspects of procurement, overseeing the end-to-end process, from planning and sourcing through to contract negotiation and ongoing supplier management.

This is a varied and impactful role, where you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, including areas such as building maintenance, cleaning services, and energy provision. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance, drive efficiencies, and maintain high standards across all services.

You’ll bring a strategic approach to procurement while remaining hands‑on, identifying opportunities for improvement, building strong supplier relationships, and ensuring contracts align with organisational values and operational needs. If you’re passionate about delivering value and making a tangible difference behind the scenes, this is an exciting opportunity to do just that.

• Lead and manage end-to-end procurement
  and tendering processes, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act for both above and below threshold contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams
  to develop specifications and tender documentation, while maintaining accurate, auditable records of all procurement activity.
• Oversee procurement systems
  , and contracts register, ensuring data is up to date, transparent and well-managed.
• Provide expert advice,drive continuous improvement, and ensure all activities deliver value for money while supporting ethical and local sourcing priorities.

Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities

• CIPS Level 4 qualified
  (minimum) with strong experience in public sector procurement and a solid understanding of the Procurement Act 2023 and full procurement cycle.
• Excellent communication skills
  , with the ability to confidently manage and review high volumes of complex documentatio
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  , able to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development and
  free monthly training sessions
  from experienced facilitators
• Wellbeing related support/advice, and
  up to 6 free counselling sessions
  through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave
  , including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount
  at out charity shops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where
  staff feedback is highly valued
  and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Company:
Alongside

Salary: £24,000 per year (£40,000 FTE)

Location:

Bath, Somerset

Sector:
Corporate Services

Sector:
Procurement

Sector:
Health and Social Care

Job Role:

Manager

This role expires
28/08/2026.