Procurement Manager in Greater London

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to manage procurement activities across various categories, oversee key frameworks, and lead contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement expertise, excellent management skills, and be fully CIPS qualified or have equivalent experience. This role offers competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Discount for children at GDST schools

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong procurement expertise across multiple categories.
• Excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of managing tenders and contract negotiations end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement across various categories.
• Oversee key Trust-wide frameworks.
• Lead tenders and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Tender negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Fully CIPS qualified or equivalent experience

Job description

We are now looking for an experienced and motivated Procurement Manager to join our central Procurement team. This is a varied and high-impact role where you will be responsible for delivering a best-in-class service across the Trust. You’ll work closely with colleagues at our Trust Office and in schools, helping to secure best value for money, achieve economies of scale, and support the success of our schools.

In This Role You Will

• Manage procurement activity across a wide range of categories, including catering, cleaning, IT, HR, facilities and specialist educational services
• Oversee and optimise key Trust-wide frameworks such as transport, uniforms, MFDs and insurance
• Lead tenders, contract renewals and supplier negotiations, working in partnership with our Finance and Legal teams
• Support GDST’s transformation, merger and acquisition projects by carrying out detailed contract reviews and due diligence
• Promote best practice, build strong supplier relationships and identify opportunities for efficiencies and cost savings

About You

We are seeking someone who brings strong procurement expertise across multiple categories, excellent supplier and stakeholder management skills, and a track record of running tenders and contract negotiations end-to-end. Fully CIPS qualified (or equivalent experience), you will be confident working in a complex, multi-site organisation and bring the interpersonal and analytical skills to deliver results at pace.

Who We Are

The Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) is the UK’s leading group of 24 independent girls’ schools and two academies across England and Wales. We educate around 19,000 students and employ 4,000 staff, all united for a shared purpose: to help girls learn without limits, so they can go on to lead lives without limits and make the world a better place for us all.

Values

• We put girls first
• We think and act fearlessly
• We embrace a forward-thinking mindset that shapes the educational offer for girls
• We are a family of schools
• We provide careers that are fulfilling and purposeful for our staff

Why Join Us

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

How To Apply

For further details and to apply please click apply button.

The closing date for applications is 3rd November 2025 at 10am.

First stage interviews will take place during the week commencing 10th November 2025.

Our Commitment

The GDST is committed to , and real change. We want every colleague to feel valued, respected and supported, and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities.

We are equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must therefore be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

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