Procurement Manager

Boston Rose; England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An education provider in Northamptonshire is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their Finance team. The successful candidate will lead procurement efforts, ensuring compliance with regulations while monitoring performance and managing supplier relationships. Candidates must have CIPS Level 5-6 or be working towards it and demonstrate proven experience in public sector procurement. The role offers a competitive salary range and additional benefits including generous leave days and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays

People’s pension

Retail and leisure discounts

Professional and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement under PCR 2023.
• Strong understanding of procurement laws and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in KPIs and procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Group procurement in alignment with regulations.
• Monitor procurement performance and drive improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Provide training and support for staff.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and policies.

Skills

Public sector procurement experience

Understanding of procurement law

Financial analysis skills

Education

CIPS Level 5-6 (or working towards)

Job description

Procurement Manager

Northamptonshire

GBP41,086 to GBP47,971 p/a

Full-time, permanent

We are currently working with an education provider in Northamptonshire who are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

As a Procurement Manager, the role will involve:

• Strategic Procurement Leadership: Lead Group procurement in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2023, ensuring compliance, transparency, and value for money across all sourcing activities.
• Performance & Process Improvement: Monitor procurement performance using data and dashboards, drive savings, and enhance systems and processes through strategic reviews and benchmarking.
• Supplier & Contract Management: Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, ensure service levels, and maintain a central contracts register and forward plan for retendering.
• Staff Support & Training: Provide procurement guidance and training across the Group, promote best practices, and support staff with tools, templates, and induction briefings.
• Governance & Compliance: Uphold financial regulations, oversee procurement card usage, and ensure alignment with safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, GDPR, and sustainability policies.

The starting salary would be between GBP41,086 and GBP47,971 p/a (depending on qualifications and experience), and you would also get 27 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays), people’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities.

Requirements

To apply for the role, you MUST have:

• CIPS Level 5-6 (or working towards)
• Proven experience in public sector procurement under PCR 2023
• Strong understanding of procurement law, financial analysis, KPIs, and systems

I am looking to set up interviews as soon as possible, so if you are interested and available for interview, please reply with your CV and daytime contact number and I'll get back to you, or you can always call me on (phone number removed).

Please feel free to pass on my details if you know someone who might be interested.

Boston Rose is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role will involve work with under 18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Boston Rose Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.