Procurement Manager

Procurement & Supply Chain

Manchester

£54,142 - £56,293

Role: Procurement Manager

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £54,142 to £56,293

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Working pattern: Office-based with occasional home working

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An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing public sector education organisation in Greater Manchester.

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This is an opportunity to take ownership of the organisation's procurement function, developing and implementing a procurement strategy that delivers long-term value, commercial efficiencies and robust governance.

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Working closely with senior finance and operational stakeholders, the successful candidate will lead procurement activity across a broad portfolio of goods, works and services, ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation and internal financial procedures.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of an organisation-wide procurement strategy.
Manage end-to-end procurement exercises, from initial planning and market engagement through to tender evaluation and contract award.
Develop procurement policies, frameworks, procedures and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and relevant public sector procurement regulations.
Develop and maintain a contract register, procurement pipeline and supplier performance reporting.
Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and improved commercial outcomes.
Manage supplier relationships, contract negotiations and procurement-related risks.
Provide professional procurement advice and guidance to senior leaders and operational teams.
Support procurement training and the development of consistent procurement practices across the organisation.
Produce procurement reports, spend analysis and management information to support strategic decision-making.

Key Requirements

Significant procurement experience within Education or the wider public sector.
Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and public procurement frameworks.
Experience developing procurement strategies, policies and governance procedures.
Proven track record delivering complex, high-value procurement exercises.
CIPS Level 4–6 qualification or equivalent professional procurement qualification.
Strong commercial awareness, analytical skills and stakeholder management experience.
Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts across multiple categories.
Ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders.

This is an opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to shape and develop procurement practices across a growing organisation.

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