Procurement Contracts Manager - Value, Compliance & Savings (Hybrid)

Shaw Education Trust; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

DiscountForTeachers Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Institute of Education opportunities

Job summary

Shaw Education Trust is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Contracts Manager to join the Finance team. You will drive value for money, ensure strong governance, and manage contracts and leases across the Trust with support from the Director of Finance.

The role may require regular visits to Trust schools and other locations as needed. Location is hybrid (Head Office at Kidsgrove site) with potential travel to schools; the Trust values integrity, opportunity, and community as it supports

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Strong attention to detail and governance.
• Ability to build effective relationships with schools and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement activity across the Trust.
• Manage the contracts and leases register.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive value for money.
• Provide practical procurement guidance to schools and colleagues.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

Shaw Education Trust is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Contracts Manager to join the Finance team. You will drive value for money, ensure strong governance, and manage contracts and leases across the Trust with support from the Director of Finance.

The role may require regular visits to Trust schools and other locations as needed. Location is hybrid (Head Office at Kidsgrove site) with potential travel to schools; the Trust values integrity, opportunity, and community as it supports