Hybrid Public Sector Procurement Lead – Education

Crescent Purchasing Consortium; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary of up to £55,000

Generous yearly discretionary bonuses

Flexible working patterns

Access to a local government pension scheme

41 days holiday

Time off for volunteering opportunities

Wellbeing support

Employee support networks

Job summary

A not-for-profit charity is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead high-quality procurement solutions across various categories, predominantly related to estates, facilities, and construction. The role involves managing procurement cycles, developing business plans, and building relationships with members and suppliers. Offering a salary of £50,000-£55,000 with additional benefits including discretionary bonuses, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. The deadline to apply is 29th March 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public sector procurement.
• A solid understanding of UK procurement legislation—especially the Procurement Act 2023.
• Broad category knowledge, particularly estates, facilities and construction.
• Confidence managing stakeholders and leading a small category team.
• Proven ability to deliver value, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full end-to-end procurement cycle for a range of categories.
• Develop business plans, conduct market engagement, and manage competitive tender processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with members, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the performance of frameworks and dynamic markets, driving quality and value.
• Manage, mentor, and support Contract Managers, Senior Procurement Officers, and Procurement Officers.

Skills

Public sector procurement

UK procurement legislation

Stakeholder management

Commercial agreements

Education

MCIPS or equivalent experience

Job description

A not-for-profit charity is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead high-quality procurement solutions across various categories, predominantly related to estates, facilities, and construction. The role involves managing procurement cycles, developing business plans, and building relationships with members and suppliers. Offering a salary of £50,000-£55,000 with additional benefits including discretionary bonuses, flexible working, and professional development opportunities. The deadline to apply is 29th March 2026.