Title: Procurement Manager (Repairs and Maintenance) Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week Salary: £57,094 per annum to £63,032 per annum (London weighted salary) or £49,502 per annum to £55,106 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Grade: 10 Reporting Office: London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Persona: Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date: 23rd November 2026 at 11pm Intrview Dates: 4th December 2026, face to face interview/test at our Stratford, London office
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Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.
L&Q reserves the right to not progress applications for candidates who have had one unsuccessful application/interview process with L&Q for the same or similar role in the previous 12 months.
(NB the formal title for this role at L&Q is Category Manager)
Join our Property and Investment Commercial Procurement Team at L&Q:
Are you a commercially minded experienced public sector procurement professional with a track record of tendering complex, high-value contracts within Operations, Repairs and Maintenance?
Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your market insight, tendering skills, excellent regulatory knowledge and strategic thinking shape successful procurement outcomes?
We have a fantastic procurement opportunity within our Commercial Procurement team, who specialise and focus on procurement delivery, category management and business partnering, while driving forward our vision of operational and commercial excellence, within the Housing Sector.
We are seeking an experienced Category Manager with proven procurement expertise in Property/Construction/Hard/Soft Facilities Management categories who can deliver in our Maintenance, hard and soft FM within the housing sector.
The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of tendering and sourcing Contractors for Property Maintenance and/or FM and demonstrate the ability to delivery those requirements within the regulatory framework of the Procurement Act 2023. You will lead on a range of procurement and supply chain initiatives, supporting internal stakeholders across multiple million pound projects, while driving operational and commercial excellence from day one.
So, if you are a meticulous procurement professional with strong commercial acumen and a passion for both delivering value and best in class then - we would love for you to apply.
Your impact in the role:
- Lead and deliver complex, high value procurement and tendering projects from initiation to contract award, applying a strong commercial and legally compliant approach to achieve successful outcomes, value for money and measurable business benefits.
- Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, procurement regulations and internal governance requirements, providing expert advice and assurance throughout the procurement lifecycle and maintaining robust audit trails.
- Shape, develop and implement category and procurement strategies across Housing Maintenance services, aligning commercial objectives with business needs to maximise quality, value for money and risk mitigation.
- Drive stakeholder engagement and collaboration across operational, technical, legal and finance teams, building trusted relationships, securing buy in and ensuring procurement solutions meet organisational objectives and service requirements.
- Use market analysis, supplier engagement and commercial insight to inform sourcing strategies, strengthen supply chain relationships, promote social value and support evidence based procurement decisions that deliver sustainable long term outcomes.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience leading end to end procurement activity within a regulated public sector environment, with strong working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations and their practical application to Housing Repairs, Maintenance, Compliance and Asset Investment procurements.
- Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex, high value and high risk procurement projects using a variety of routes to market, including frameworks, dynamic markets, open procedures and competitive flexible procedures.
- Significant experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies that align commercial objectives with operational requirements, delivering value for money, innovation, risk mitigation and social value outcomes.
- Strong stakeholder management and engagement skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and collaborate effectively with senior leaders, operational teams, technical specialists, finance, legal and external partners to deliver commercially sound procurement solutions.
- Proven experience of supplier engagement activities with main contractors, specialist subcontractors and SMEs, including assessment of supplier capability, financial standing and contract performance.
- Extensive experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating tender and contract documentation, including JCT forms of contract, pricing mechanisms, contract schedules and bespoke terms and conditions, ensuring appropriate risk allocation and contractual protection.
- Strong commercial, financial and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex tender submissions, interpret financial information and produce clear, evidence based recommendations and procurement reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex procurement, commercial and contractual matters clearly and confidently to a range of audiences.
- Results focused and delivery driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and consistently deliver high quality outcomes within demanding timescales.
- Level 4 or above member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent professional qualification – desirable
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk
About L&Q:
We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.
250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.
When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more here.
Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.
Procurement Manager (Repairs and Maintenance) - 8358 Location: London - Stratford or Manchester - Trafford Posted: 09/11/2026 Closing date: 23/11/2026 Closing time: 23:00 (GMT)
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