Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

• locations
• Home Based

• time type
• Full time

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• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR012143

Procurement Specialist

Location: Home Based Working Hours: 37 Hours Contract Type: 12 months Fixed Term Contract Salary: £34,170 - £46,230

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team. The Procurement function is part of the Finance Directorate, reporting through Strategic Management Accounting. This is an exciting opportunity to lead national‑level procurement projects that truly matter, ensuring every pound spent supports our mission, delivers best value, and contributes to meaningful social and community outcomes.

Key Accountabilities as our Procurement Specialist:

• Lead and manage an annual pipeline of strategic procurement projects across goods, services, and works.
• Advise and guide stakeholders on procurement processes, commercial best practice, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to The Public Contract Regulations 2015, The Procurement Act 2023 and internal procurement policies.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to shape specifications, evaluation models, KPIs, and performance measures.
• Conduct market research and analysis, and identify optimal procurement strategies.
• Support contract mobilisation and ongoing supplier engagement.
• Champion social value, sustainability, and continuous improvement across all procurement activity.

This role is key in helping us optimise processes, strengthen governance, and build procurement excellence across the organisation.

About you

• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Advanced IT capability, including Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven experience managing tendering processes and applying UK public procurement rules and legislation.
• Solid understanding of contract management best practice.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our

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• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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