Procurement Manager

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Newton Hill; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking a junior procurement professional to join a small, high‑visibility team and support the Head of Procurement across 41 schools. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to mid‑level tenders, supplier performance, and value-for-money initiatives, while developing your public procurement toolkit.

Based in the United Kingdom, you’ll work with diverse stakeholders, benefit from strong CPD opportunities, and contribute to delivering excellent educational outcomes with

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of public sector contracts and procurement processes.
• Experience or exposure to drafting specifications and evaluating tenders.
• Analytical mindset with ability to identify value for money.

Responsibilities

• Support Head of Procurement in daily activities across schools.
• Lead on mid-level tenders and contract management.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive value-for-money initiatives.

Skills

Foundational procurement knowledge

Public sector contracts

E-tendering & evaluation

Spend analysis

Communication & stakeholder management

Tools

E-tendering platforms

Job description

Ready to elevate your skills in an impactful, supportive environment?

Do you want to be part of a team that’s transforming the lives of over 30,000 pupils across 41 schools? At Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT), we actively recruit from diverse professional backgrounds to help raise educational standards for all pupils, irrespective of their socio-economic background. Our goal is to serve our local communities and give pupils the very best life chances.

If you are in the early stages of your procurement career, this is an exceptional opportunity to expand your toolkit. Working within our focused, tight‑knit team of three, you won’t be hidden away in a massive department. Instead, you will work directly alongside our Head of Procurement, giving you high‑visibility experience, hands‑on exposure to complex projects, and excellent CPD opportunities to accelerate your professional development.

Overall Purpose of the Post

To support the Head of Procurement in everyday procurement activity across our schools, procuring goods, works, and services to ensure students get the most out of the funding available for their education. You will take the lead on managing mid‑level tenders and overseeing supplier performance across non‑staffing spend to maximise value for money. While our team is small, our footprint is large; your work will be instrumental in the ongoing success of our organisation.

Who We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for a driven individual with foundational public procurement skills who wants to learn and engage in professional development. To be successful, you need to have:

• Foundational Procurement Knowledge: A working knowledge of public sector contracts and an understanding of The Procurement Act 2023 and Find a Tender Service (FTS) thresholds.
• E‑Tendering Exposure: Experience or exposure to drafting specifications, navigating e‑tendering platforms, and designing evaluation criteria.
• Analytical Potential: Skilled in spend analysis and identifying opportunities for collaborative buying to achieve Value for Money.
• Communication & Relationship Skills: Excellent communication skills across a variety of stakeholders and a strong attention to detail.
• Drive & Organisation: The ability to plan and prioritise work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.
• Mobility: A full driving license and access to a vehicle to attend other academies within the Outwood Grange Family of Schools as required.