Procurement Manager

Faithorn Farrell Timms LLP
Procurement Manager – Social Housing
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager with a background in social housing.
This role would also suit a qualified Building Inspector or Quantity Surveyor with social housing experience looking to transition into procurement. You will also need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Who we are
Faithorn Farrell Timms is a nationally recognised, award winning consultancy known for excellence in the social housing and public sectors. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long-term client relationships. Our work enhances communities by ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but improve the lives of those who use them.

Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details
Working as part of a small team supporting multiple clients, you will assist the Senior Management Team in delivering all aspects of procurement and governance activities. You will approach tasks with diligence, accuracy, and attention to detail, applying your knowledge of public sector procurement procedures to help ensure the consistent delivery of a high quality, value driven service to clients.

What you will do

• Lead the development and delivery of client procurement strategies from project inception through to completion.
• Prepare and manage comprehensive procurement documentation, including specifications, contract documentation, KPIs and pricing frameworks.
• Oversee end-to-end tender processes, including contractor engagement, evaluations, moderation panels, interviews and structured feedback.
• Manage stakeholder communications, chair client meetings and ensure accurate reporting, minutes and assessment summaries are produced on time.
• Undertake detailed data and pricing analysis and prepare accurate reports to support informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Act requirements, regulatory standards and company policies, including ethical sourcing and diversity objectives.

Who you are

• A commercially astute procurement professional with demonstrable experience in public sector procurement, notably under the Procurement Act 2023.
• We are open to candidates from a law background/ legal grad.
• Conversant innating high contract value procurement processes with confidence, accuracy and strong governance oversight.
• Working towards CIPS (desirable) and PRINCE2 qualified (desirable).
• Knowledgeable in procurement legislation and regulatory compliance, with the ability to manage complex tender processes effectively.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, capable of leading multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and rigour.
• An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills, able to build productive relationships with clients, contractors and internal teams.
• Analytical and solutions-focused, using data and sound judgement to support value-driven outcomes while maintaining professionalism and accountability.

Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Additional paid Christmas shutdown (4–5 days discretionary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme-5% employee / 3% employer (after 3 months)
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Funded training & professional membership fees

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Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.