Procurement Manager

Wirral Met College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral Met College is seeking a part-time Procurement Manager to oversee procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and compliance with regulations. The role involves developing strategies, managing suppliers, and leading sustainability initiatives, all within a supportive finance team environment.

Benefits

Complementary employee car parking

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Enhanced family-friendly policies and leave

DBS checks paid by employer

Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Flexible approach to work

Employer pension contribution rates of 20.8%

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, including contract negotiation and tendering.
• Experience leading or supporting sustainability and social value in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the college's objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with internal budget holders to understand their procurement needs.

Skills

Negotiation

Cost-saving strategies

Supplier management

Sustainability in procurement

Education

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Job description

Procurement Manager Job Description

Wirral Met College - Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Part-time 28 hours per week (0.8FTE), Permanent

Salary: up to £39,380.00 per annum

Why Join Us?

At Wirral Metropolitan College, our purpose is to provide inclusive, high-quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the needs of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values: We are Ambitious, Resilient, Inclusive, Empowering, and Accountable.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join our Finance team in Birkenhead. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the college's procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective purchasing of goods and services while maintaining high quality and compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the college's objectives.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best deals.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with internal budget holders to understand their procurement needs and provide guidance on best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
• Significant experience in procurement, including contract negotiation, tendering, and supplier management.
• Experience leading or supporting sustainability and social value in procurement.

Benefits:

• Complementary employee car parking (subject to availability).
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies and leave.
• DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer.
• Company is committed to CPD.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Employer pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement, we would love to hear from you.