Assistant Procurement Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Halifax; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational institution in Halifax is looking for an Assistant Procurement Manager to deliver compliant procurement processes and support tendering. The successful candidate will have proven experience in procurement and excellent organizational skills. This role offers career development opportunities through CIPS training. Benefits include a collaborative team environment, generous holiday allowance, and health cover options. The position is office-based and not remote.

Benefits

CIPS training support

Professional development pathway

Minimum 29 days holiday

Health cover options

Secure parking and EV charging

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, tendering, or contract management.
• Desirable: CIPS Level 4 or working towards it.
• Multi-site experience and knowledge of GDPR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant procurement processes according to Trust policies.
• Support end-to-end tendering, quotations, and framework utilization.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risk across categories.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of public sector procurement

Education

A-level or Level 3 qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Trinity Multi Academy Trust

Assistant Procurement Manager

Permanent

37 hours per week (all year round), Monday to Friday

Scale 6/SO1 (Points 18-25)

Actual salary: £31,537 - £36,363 per annum

Join a Growing, Forward‑Thinking Trust

Trinity Multi‑Academy Trust is a vibrant, rapidly expanding organisation serving communities across Yorkshire. Our people are key to our success, and we’re investing in procurement to deliver best‑in‑class services and value for money.

Why This Role?

Looking for a role that offers stability, growth, and variety? This position gives you the chance to build a rewarding career in procurement while working for a respected and expanding organisation. Here’s what makes it stand out:

• Exposure to a wide range of industries: Work across multiple categories—from facilities and catering to technology and professional services, so no two projects are the same.
• Shape strategy: Play a role in developing procurement approaches for a growing organisation.
• Make an impact: Your work will help schools and academies get the best value for money, improving services for thousands of students.
• Career development: We’ll support you with CIPS qualifications and provide a clear pathway to progress into specialist or managerial roles.
• Collaborative environment: Join a supportive central team where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Build transferable skills: Develop expertise in negotiation, compliance, and data analysis—skills that open doors across industries.
• Opportunities to innovate: Help shape smarter, more efficient ways of working using technology and analytics.

Why Choose Procurement as a Career?

Procurement is a growing, dynamic field offering variety, strategic impact, and transferable skills. It’s a profession that combines problem‑solving, relationship‑building, and innovation—making it an excellent choice for those who want a career with real influence and progression.

About us

The trust currently comprises 11 academies, including secondary, primary, and further education, and we are set to increase this number. Our central team underpins our success by providing efficient, compliant, and forward‑thinking operations. Strengthening our central services is vital to supporting growth, and investing in procurement is central to this strategy. This role is a key part of that journey. The role will predominantly be based at our Head Office in Halifax, with some travel to academies within the trust. Please note, this is not a remote working role.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver compliant procurement processes in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and Trust policies.
• Support end‑to‑end tendering, quotations, and framework utilisation.
• Maintain the central Contract Register and ensure timely renewals.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and GDPR compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage risk across categories.
• Identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies, including benchmarking exercises.
• Contribute to spend analysis, reporting, and strategic planning using digital tools.
• Provide guidance and training to budget holders.

What We’re Looking For

• A‑level or Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in procurement, tendering, or contract management.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines.
• Understanding of public sector procurement principles (or willingness to learn).
• Desirable: CIPS Level 4 (or working towards), multi‑site experience, and knowledge of GDPR.

What We Offer

• A progressive, collaborative team environment.
• CIPS training support and professional development pathway.
• Minimum 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), health cover options, and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• Head office in Halifax with secure parking and EV charging.

Start Date: To be discussed at interview

Closing Date: 9am Friday 16 January 2026

Interviews: To be confirmed

For more information on the trust and this role, and to download an application pack, visit: https://www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies/

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact: [e-mail]

Trinity Multi‑Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list check, online and social media checks, qualifications prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, child care disqualification, health assessment. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.