Procurement Manager

Wirral Metropolitan College; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wirral Metropolitan College is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join its Finance team. This part-time role involves managing procurement processes to ensure cost-effective purchases while complying with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS Level 5 qualification and significant procurement experience. Join our team to contribute to our mission of providing quality education and training.

Benefits

Complementary employee carparking

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Enhanced family friendly policies and leave

DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer

Commitment to CPD

Flexible approach to work

Employer pension contribution rates currently at 20.8%

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, including contract negotiation and tendering.
• Experience leading sustainability and social value initiatives.
• Proactive and detail-oriented individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to support college objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with budget holders to understand procurement needs.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Cost-saving negotiation

Sustainability in procurement

Education

CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply

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Procurement Manager Job Description

Procurement Manager

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, highest - quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community.

To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are 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 carparking (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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!
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