Procurement Officer

Inprova
Norwich
6 days ago
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Job Title:Procurement Officer

Location:Norwich


Inprova is a trusted procurement partner, using cutting-edge technology and strategic expertise to help organisations optimise their spending and drive sustainable value. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to positively impact people’s lives.


We provide procurement consultancy, compliant solutions such as frameworks and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), and procurement technology and analytics through our Quantum platform across the public and private sectors.


We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Procurement Officer to join the team supporting a housing association based in Norwich, providing over 6,600 homes across Norfolk, Suffolk, and East Anglia. As part of an outsourced partnership with our client, you will be dedicated to delivering procurement excellence and driving the delivery of the procurement pipeline and strategic action plan. This role will allow you to contribute directly to the organisation’s mission, ensuring commercial success, value for money, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver a modern, professional, and customer-focused procurement service aligned to the organisation’s strategies, policies, and procedures, ensuring the highest standards of probity.
  • Oversee and manage the procurement pipeline, ensuring compliance, service delivery, and the achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Ensure contracts are managed in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including Public Contract Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023.
  • Maintain the centralised Contracts Register and ensure up-to-date and accurate records of procurement activity.
  • Manage and support negotiations with suppliers, contributing to strategic commercial decisions.
  • Foster strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers to drive efficiencies, benefits, and continuous improvements.
  • Work alongside Finance Business Partners to support the business partnering approach for accurate budgeting, ongoing monitoring, and forward planning.
  • Track and report on procurement performance to demonstrate the impact of procurement initiatives.


Key Skills/Experience:

  • CIPS Level 4 or 5 qualified or educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong understanding of procurement legislation, standards, and procedures relevant to the public sector.
  • Proven experience managing and undertaking procurement projects in either the public or private sector.
  • Track record of delivering improvements and innovative initiatives within procurement.
  • Strong analytical and risk management skills, with the ability to prioritise actions based on business needs.
  • Excellent time management, organisational, and project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Effective commercial and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to present data and procurement performance in a clear and compelling way.
  • Proficiency in IT, including intermediate MS Office skills.


In return we offer a fantastic benefits package including:

  • Income Protection– 75% of salary covered if unable to work due to illness (post-probation).
  • Life Assurance– 4x basic salary paid as a tax-free lump sum (post-probation).
  • Private Medical Insurance (PMI)– Fully funded cover with family extension options (post-probation).
  • Health Cash Plan– Reimbursement for medical expenses & discounted gym membership (post-probation).
  • Pension Scheme– 5% employer match with salary exchange option.
  • Holiday Trading– Buy or sell up to 5 days annually (available in December).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme– Salary sacrifice bike purchases up to £1,000 (post-probation).
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme– Lease an EV via salary sacrifice (eligible after 12 months).
  • Employee Support Services– Access to legal, financial, bereavement, and medical advice (immediate eligibility).
  • Exclusive Mobile Deals– Discounted EE contracts for employees & up to 5 friends/family.
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme– Support for working parents.

If you're looking to make an impact in procurement and work with a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!


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Inprova are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated equally and not discriminated against under the Equality Act 2010


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