Procurement Manager

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust; Trafford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the development of a CAT-wide procurement strategy that drives value, sustainability and efficiency.

The role suits an experienced procurement professional with knowledge of public procurement in Education, working with senior colleagues to implement a compliant, high-quality function across the CAT. Closing date 22 September 2026; interview 29 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a CAT-wide procurement strategy that drives long term value, sustainability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior operational and finance colleagues to implement a compliant, value driven procurement function across the CAT.

Job description

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

Job Type: Permanent, All Year Round, 35 Hours Per Week

Salary: NJC Grade 10, SCP 41-43, £52,413 £54,495 p.a. (Pay award pending)

Overview of Position

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our children and pupils. We are seeking to expand our central team and appoint a suitably experienced Procurement Manager to lead on the development of a CAT-wide Procurement Strategy that drives long term value, sustainability and efficiency.

The post would be suitable for an established procurement professional with a strong understanding and knowledge of public procurement in Education or the wider public sector and a passion for strategic impact, innovation, and delivering outstanding outcomes.

In collaboration with senior operational and finance colleagues, the Procurement Manager will lead the development of a high-quality, compliant, and value driven procurement function across the CAT and take ownership of the development and implementation of the CAT’s procurement strategy.

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 at 9am

Interview Date: Tuesday 29th September 2026

Other Information:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.