Procurement Manager

Leeds City College; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider is seeking a Procurement Manager for its Leeds campus. The role involves leading procurement processes, managing supplier contracts, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will possess procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative approach. With the opportunity for hybrid working and excellent benefits like generous annual leave and pension schemes, this position offers a unique chance to impact the education sector positively.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes with employer contributions

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Confident in leading tenders and managing suppliers.
• Possess, or willing to work towards, a recognised procurement qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement across the Group.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost savings.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Knowledge of UK procurement regulations

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

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.

Please note that this role may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
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.