Procurement Manager

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Leeds is seeking a skilled Procurement Manager to lead procurement operations. The ideal candidate will manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with UK regulations and driving efficiency across the Group. A recognised procurement qualification is preferred. The role offers hybrid working options and the chance to make an impact within the organization.

Benefits

Annual leave: 44 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Confident in leading tenders and analysing spend.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement across the Group.
• Oversee contracts, tenders, and supplier relationships.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement decisions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Knowledge of UK procurement regulations

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Strong communication skills

Education

Recognised procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS)

Job description

About The Role

Luminate Education Group is recruiting a Procurement Manager for our Park Lane campus, with hybrid working available. This is a fantastic chance for a skilled procurement professional to have a real impact, helping drive efficiency, innovation, and growth across our dynamic education group.

Luminate Education Group is one of the UK’s leading and most diverse providers of further and higher education, with a strong commitment to delivering outstanding opportunities for students, staff and communities across Leeds, Harrogate and Keighley.

Our Procurement Department is central to this mission, providing expert guidance, managing contracts, leading tenders and ensuring value for money across the Group. As part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, you will help drive strategic procurement initiatives, support sustainable and socially responsible purchasing, and ensure that every decision benefits our students, staff and wider communities.

Interviews will be held w/c 15 December 2025 at Park Lane Campus, Leeds.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage procurement across the Group, ensuring value for money, compliance, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee contracts, tenders, and supplier relationships, driving efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues, supporting informed procurement decisions across departments.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and audit trails, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on joint procurement initiatives and Group‑wide projects.

About You

• Experience in procurement within a public sector or regulated environment, with strong knowledge of UK procurement regulations (PA2023, PCR, frameworks and public‑sector best practice).
• Confident in leading tenders, analysing spend, managing suppliers, negotiating contracts and supporting colleagues at all levels.
• Has professional expertise and a collaborative, solution‑focused approach.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities are essential.
• Possess, or actively studying towards, or willing to work towards a recognised procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS or equivalent).

For more details, please see the job description, which includes the full person specification.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Alex Mcloughlin - Group Head of Procurement on [e-mail]

Benefits

Annual Leave

Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension Schemes With Generous Employer Contributions

Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD Opportunities

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications Including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership And Management Courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting

Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.