The role

Our Procurement team is experiencing a period of growth, opening a range of exciting opportunities for talented individuals to join a high-performing, forward-thinking function. We're looking for a strategic and commercially driven Procurement Business Partner who can lead complex, high-value programmes and play a key role in driving sustainable procurement across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Leading high-value, complex procurement projects from strategy to contract award
• Driving sustainable procurement and strategic sourcing across the organisation
• Providing expert contract management and ensure regulatory compliance
• Developing and delivering contract modification strategies within contractual and regulatory frameworks
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and supply chain partners
• Leading commercial negotiations and deliver value-for-money outcomes
• Developing market intelligence, benchmarking, and pricing strategies

This role can be based at any of our office locations and will require attendance at our Farringdon, London office once a week. It is a hybrid position, with the option to work from home up to three days per week. Home working days will be agreed with the line manager.

What you'll need:

• Strong experience in strategic sourcing and complex procurement delivery
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• A deep understanding of procurement regulations and contract management
• Proven leadership experience in developing and motivating teams
• CIPS Diploma in Procurement and Supply working towards Advanced Diploma

In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the above five criteria providing real examples.

Advert closing date: 17th June 2026 at 23:59 (We may close the advert early if we receive a suitable number of applications).

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About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people's lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What's in it for you

Pension

Life
assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Eyecare & dental

Birthday
leave

Retailers discounts

Cycle
to work

Buy & sell
annual leave

Season ticket loan

In-house academy & career development

Flexible working

Inclusion & Diversity

We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it's about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual.

We're all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.