Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Procurement Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Essex. What the Job Will Be Doing Procuring suitable temporary accommodation and private rented sector (PRS) properties to meet housing demand Building and maintaining strong relationships with landlords, letting agents and accommodation providers Negotiating rental terms and securing cost-effective accommodation for households in housing need Carrying out property inspections to ensure accommodation meets statutory, health and safety, and quality standards Managing landlord relationships and ensuring service level agreements are maintained Supporting homelessness prevention by increasing the supply of suitable accommodation Working closely with Housing Options, Temporary Accommodation and Allocations teams to source appropriate properties Monitoring property availability, market trends and procurement performance to maximise housing supply Resolving issues relating to property standards, tenancy start dates and accommodation suitability Maintaining accurate records, contracts and procurement activity on housing management systems Ensuring all procurement activity complies with housing legislation, procurement procedures and organisational policies What You Will Need Experience working as a Procurement Officer, Property Procurement Officer or PRS Procurement Officer within a Local Authority or Housing Association Experience sourcing temporary ..... full job details .....