Location: London
Remote - UK
Salary: £50,420 per annum
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) including 1 hour paid lunch break per day
Contract Type: Permanent

JOIN NACRO – A SOCIAL JUSTICE CHARITY MAKING A REAL IMPACT

At Nacro, we believe everyone deserves a safe, secure, and supportive place to call home. As part of our mission to transform lives and reduce reoffending, we provide high-quality supported housing across England and Wales.
We are now seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Estates and Voids) to take the lead on procurement, supplier management, and contract performance across our property portfolio. This is a pivotal role, ensuring value for money, high-quality service delivery, and effective supplier relationships to support the smooth operation of our supported housing services and enhance the resident experience.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Significant expertise and several years experience in relation to procurement and sourcing/purchasing best practice preferably in an estates/facilities management function.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contracts and suppliers effectively.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and best practices.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the sourcing, contracting, and performance management of suppliers providing residential furniture, furnishings, equipment (FF&E), maintenance services, utilities, and other property-related contracts. With an annual spend of over £2.3m in FF&E alone, you will ensure robust procurement processes, deliver cost-effective solutions, and maintain compliance with procurement regulations.
You will also lead both the Purchasing Team and the Void Management Team, ensuring seamless collaboration to support Nacro’s operational delivery and strategic objectives.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Responsible primarily for the procurement, sourcing, contracting, and performance management of residential furniture, furnishings, and equipment (FF&E) suppliers (24/25 spend of £2.3m), but also maintenance contractors and other property related services for Nacro’s national managed stock of supported housing properties. The role ensures the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services through strategic procurement and sourcing, robust contract management, and continuous supplier performance evaluation, leading both the purchasing and void management teams to support operational excellence across Nacro and enhances the resident experience.