Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Procurement Specialist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Procurement Team, we are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to undertake the post of Procurement Specialist. The successful candidate will be part of a small dynamic team, working to support the organisation and its subsidiary companies to procure and contract a vast array of goods and services.

About the role
The Procurement Specialist will be involved in both above and below threshold procurement activities, working with stakeholders to develop and deliver sourcing strategies to ensure the organisation is compliant with our standing financial instructions and the New Procurement Act.

About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with experience of working in a Procurement team, either CIP’s qualified or similar through experience. The Procurement team report into the Head of Legal Services, working as part of the Governance and Integration Directorate. This management structure ensures the service is supported with appropriate representation at every level of the organisation

About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Procurement team led by the Group Procurement Manager: Chris Smith.

If you require further information about the role and the work you will be involved in, please contact Chris Smith at Chris.Smith@karbonhomes.co.uk or visit our website Procurement | Karbon Homes.

Key Information

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Procurement Specialist – permanent role


• Salary is £38,902 per annum


• Location: To be agreed – Agile work from both home and any * Karbon Office


• Some travel will be required


• 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events. To learn more about or greats benefits please visit or website Our Rewards and Benefits | Karbon Homes

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website https://jobs.karbonhomes.co.uk/.

Important dates
Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Please note, our offices are closed from midday on Tuesday 24 December 2024 until Thursday 2 January 2025, if you have any queries during this time we will respond once we return.

Interview date: Thursday 23 January 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk