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Are you ready to take on an exciting role within our Finance Team? As a Procurement Officer, you will report directly to the Procurement Business Partner and play a crucial role in overseeing and managing the purchasing process for goods and services. You’ll ensure the Association obtains quality products from the most advantageous tender and within required timelines.As the main point of contact between the organisation and suppliers, you will facilitate clear communication regarding requirements and expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment and make a significant impact.About Freebridge Community Housing:Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change.What you’ll be doing:Vendor Selection: Tendering, evaluating, and selecting suppliers.Contract Negotiation: Securing favourable terms with suppliers.Budget Management: Managing procurements within budgets.Cost Savings: Implementing strategies to reduce expenses.Policy Compliance: Ensuring adherence to polici