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Department: Property Procurement/Kent
Location: Kent - Maidstone (Office-based with some local travel)
Reporting to: Procurement Team Leader
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm)
Salary: 30,000.00 - 34,000.00 per annum
About the Role:
We are seeking a motivated and results-oriented Procurement Officer to join our Property Procurement team in Kent. You will play a key role in sourcing and securing suitable properties for our clients, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
Property Sourcing:
- Source and secure suitable properties for client requirements, meeting agreed standards and timelines.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landlords, estate agents, and other key stakeholders.
- Negotiate favourable terms and agreements with property owners.
Contract Management:
- Manage property supply through accommodation partners, ensuring adherence to agreed levels and standards within supply chain contracts.
- Monitor property performance and identify areas for improvement.
Compliance & Regulations:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including UKVI and local authority regulations.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams (Operations, Legal, etc.) and external stakeholders (landlords, local authorities).
- Represent the company professionally at relevant meetings and events.
Administration:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of property listings, negotiations, and contracts.
- Prepare reports and conduct data analysis as required.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Experience in property sourcing or a related field (e.g., estate agency, property management).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Knowledge of property law and regulations.
- Experience working with CRM systems.
- Experience in the homelessness or immigration sectors.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (30,000.00 - 34,000.00 per annum)
- 25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays
- Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
- Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
- 6-month probation period
- Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
- Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
- Referral Scheme
Ready for a new challenge? Apply NOW!
Manpower is acting as a Recruitment Business for this role.
