Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist

Regulator of Social Housing

Regulator of Social Housing regulates registered providers of social housing to promote an efficient and well-governed sector that can deliver homes to meet a range of needs, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..reg

We are looking for a Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist to join RSH in a new, organisation-wide role. You will be our only dedicated procurement and supplier management specialist, combining hands‑on delivery with practical advice and strong working relationships across the business.

At RSH you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives, regulating a sector that houses over four million people across England.

As the Procurement and Supplier Management Specialist you will sit in the Finance team and provide practical, proportionate procurement support across RSH. You will be the central point of contract for procurement and supplier management, helping teams shape requirements, choose the right route to market and undertake procurements.

You will also work with contract owners to track supplier performance and develop key relationships, ensuring that services meet expectations.

As the successful candidate, you will bring strong procurement and supplier management experience gained within a public sector environment. You will understand procurement rules and be able to apply them in a practical way.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being hands‑on. You will be comfortable running procurements end to end, keeping records and helping colleagues make good decisions. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues including legal, data protection and project management.

You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, with excellent attention to detail and will have a good understanding of supplier management including managing contracts and relationships.

• Location:
  
  Manchester, Leeds
• Contract type:
  Full time, Permanent
• Profession:
  Management, Procurement, Specialist, Supplier
• Working pattern:
  Flexible working, Hybrid
• Closing Date: 01/02/2026