Procurement Business Partner - 6 month Maternity cover - #2189342

We are currently recruiting an experienced Procurement Business Partner to join us on an initial 6 month contract, covering maternity leave. You'll be joining a team that are agile, collaborative, resilient and passionate with a drive to add value, not just to procurement, but to Incommunities, making this an inspiring team to be a part of.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

In 2024, we've launched our five-year Corporate Strategy, which runs to 2029. Our purpose is to provide high quality homes, services, and support to our customers, so we've worked with colleagues and customers to find out what's important to them. Our customers sit at the heart of what we do, and our colleagues are the people who'll help us achieve our vision, which is to create the best customer experience to improve everyday lives.

Duties include:

• Prepare tender documents to stakeholder requirements and run end to end tender procedures on their behalf
• Provide support and advice to managers and stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters.
• Be a key player in developing procurement strategies that deliver value for money and social value.
• Lead major projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Assist in the negotiation of contract terms, conditions and costs.
• Review existing procurement procedures and implementing changes where required.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Procurement Regulations 2024.
• Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver procurement strategies and drive significant service improvements.
• Broad procurement experience within a Social Housing, public sector arena with experience in procuring goods, works &services requirements and professional services categories.
• Be engaging and able to communicate well with different departments.
• Able to attend the office for key meetings when required - BD17 7BN
• Right to Work in the UK - Visa Sponsorship is not available.
• A basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required for the successful candidate as part of the pre-employment process - Criminal Conviction Checks

Benefits

• Salary from £50,148 up-to £54,824 p/a depending on experience (pro rata)
• Social Housing Pension Scheme - upto 10% employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Agile and hybrid working
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

Join Our Team!

We're looking for great people to join us! At Incommunities, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences—because we know that diverse perspectives make us stronger.

Based in Bradford, a city known for its rich cultural diversity, we serve vibrant communities. As a social housing provider, we're passionate about making a real difference by providing safe, affordable homes and improving lives.

Our recruitment process is designed to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments or assistance, just let us know.

We're proud to be a Mindful Employer, committed to mental health and wellbeing. We also hold the ‘Committed' Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising the importance of support in the workplace.

Apply early! We review applications as they come in and may close the advert before the deadline.

Ready to make an impact? Come work with us!