Group Procurement Director – Strategy & Compliance

Inspire Education Group (IEG); Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Access to employee assistance programme

Ongoing training and development

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Inspire Education Group (IEG) in Peterborough is on the lookout for an experienced Group Procurement Manager to lead procurement across a multi-site organization. This senior role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and it comes with the opportunity for hybrid working after an initial training period.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills, experience in managing procurement processes, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders. The position offers generous leave, a competitive pension, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading procurement strategies in public sector.
• Proven track record in managing procurement activities.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies for non-pay spend.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation.
• Provide expert guidance on procurement law and contract management.

Skills

Leading procurement strategies

End-to-end procurement management

Advising on procurement law

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Risk and performance management

Job description

Inspire Education Group (IEG) in Peterborough is on the lookout for an experienced Group Procurement Manager to lead procurement across a multi-site organization. This senior role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies while ensuring compliance with procurement regulations, and it comes with the opportunity for hybrid working after an initial training period.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills, experience in managing procurement processes, and the ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders. The position offers generous leave, a competitive pension, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.