Procurement Manager – Public Sector, Growth & Impact

Outwood; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee benefits package

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Procurement Manager to join a focused team and support the Head of Procurement in everyday procurement activities across our schools. You will lead mid-level tenders, oversee supplier performance, and help maximise value for money while offering CPD opportunities and a clear path for professional development.

The role offers travel to academies as required, a structured, supportive environment with CPD, and a competitive salary within

Qualifications

• Foundational public procurement knowledge and understanding of procurement acts.
• Exposure to drafting specifications and e-tendering platforms.
• Experience in spend analysis and value-for-money opportunities.
• Strong communication skills across stakeholders and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Procurement in everyday procurement activity across schools.
• Lead mid-level tenders and oversee supplier performance for non-staffing spend.
• Collaborate to maximise value for money and support cross-academy procurement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement basics

E-tendering

Spend analysis

Stakeholder comms

Project management

Driving licence

Job description

Outwood Grange Academies Trust in Wakefield is seeking a Procurement Manager to join a focused team and support the Head of Procurement in everyday procurement activities across our schools. You will lead mid-level tenders, oversee supplier performance, and help maximise value for money while offering CPD opportunities and a clear path for professional development.

The role offers travel to academies as required, a structured, supportive environment with CPD, and a competitive salary within