Procurement Manager
Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking to play a strategic role within a purpose-driven organisation while helping shape procurement excellence under the Procurement Act 2023?
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join the Finance, IT and Compliance Directorate at St Mungo’s. This is a strategically important role within a highly visible procurement and contract management function supporting services that make a direct difference to vulnerable and homeless people across the UK.
In this role you will:
- Lead compliant end-to-end procurement activity across a broad portfolio of goods, services and technology contracts, ensuring commercially robust and value-driven outcomes in line with the Procurement Act 2023.
- Deliver high-value competitive tenders, framework mini-competitions and sourcing exercises whilst developing procurement strategies, business cases and procurement plans that support organisational objectives and value for money.
- Act as a trusted commercial business partner to stakeholders across the organisation, providing procurement guidance, challenge and support to strengthen commercial decision-making and procurement capability.
- Identify opportunities for efficiencies, savings, supplier improvements and procurement innovation through spend analysis, market engagement and continuous improvement activity.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and modernisation of procurement governance, contract management practices, templates, training and best practice across St Mungo’s.
You will be required to work flexibly for at least 2 days per week from our Central Office in Farringdon, London. This allows for training, in person collaboration, team building, line management and relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional hub locations.
About you
We are looking for a commercially minded, proactive and collaborative procurement professional who can operate confidently within a complex stakeholder environment.
- You will be able to use your skills to contribute to the ongoing development of strategic procurement and contract management practices at St Mungo’s.
- You will hold a minimum CIPS Level 4 qualified or studying towards this qualification.
- You will bring experience of business partnering, delivering procurement plans, and developing strategies.
- You will demonstrate your working knowledge in in procuring under relevant legislation and regulations.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 3 July 2026
Interview and assessments on: 21-22 July 2026
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits