Procurement Manager
*Annual Salary: £41,086 - £47,971 DOE and Qualifications
*Location: Kettering
*Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
*Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Reed FE are working with a College in the South East Midlands and we’re currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Finance department at a leading educational institution. This role is crucial for ensuring strategic procurement leadership, performance and process improvement, and effective supplier and contract management.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
*Strategic Procurement Leadership: Lead Group procurement in compliance with Public Contracts Regulations 2023, ensuring transparency and value for money in all sourcing activities.
*Performance & Process Improvement: Utilise data and dashboards to monitor procurement performance, drive savings, and enhance systems and processes through strategic reviews and benchmarking.
*Supplier & Contract Management: Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, ensure service levels, and maintain a central contracts register and forward plan for retendering.
*Staff Support & Training: Provide procurement guidance and training across the Group, promote best practices, and support staff with tools, templates, and induction briefings.
*Governance & Compliance: Uphold financial regulations, oversee procurement card usage, and ensure alignment with safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, GDPR, and sustainability policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience: Proven experience in procurement within a regulated environment, preferably in education or public sector.
*Knowledge: Familiarity with Public Contracts Regulations 2023 and experience managing tendering processes and compliance.
*Skills: Strong negotiation skills, ability to manage supplier relationships, and proficiency in using procurement systems.
*Qualifications: Relevant professional qualifications are preferred; however, extensive experience in a similar role may also be considered.
Benefits:
*Annual Leave: 27 days plus Bank holidays.
*Pension: People’s pension scheme.
*Professional Development: Access to excellent professional and personal development opportunities, including college courses.
*Additional Perks: Retail and Leisure Discounts, free parking, and more.
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