Interim School Procurement Officer

The Abbey; Beckingthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An education provider in the United Kingdom seeks an Interim Procurement Officer for an immediate start. The role involves managing procurement tasks, overseeing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have proven procurement experience, preferably in education, and must be immediately available. The position supports a hybrid work model, requiring at least 2 days onsite per week over a contract period of 3 to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in an operational, hands-on role.
• Education experience strongly preferred, local authority experience acceptable.
• Ability to work independently and liaise with external agencies.
• Must be immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day procurement activities.
• Obtain quotes and oversee supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance and support cost-effective purchasing.

Skills

Procurement experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

We are supporting an education provider looking for an Interim Procurement Officer to join them immediately for a 3‑6 month contract, paid on a competitive daily rate.

As the Interim Procurement Officer, you will sit with their operations team and manage day-to-day procurement. This will include obtaining quotes, overseeing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, and supporting cost-effective purchasing.

Qualifications

• Procurement experience in an operational, hands‑on role
• Education experience strongly preferred, but Local Authority experience can also be considered
• Ability to work independently and liaise with external agencies
• Immediately available

This will be a 5‑day per week role for 3–6 months. They are offering a hybrid model with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite. The hours are flexible, around 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.