Procurement Specialist

Knowsleycollege; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowsley College is seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their new procurement team. This full-time role involves supporting diverse purchasing needs across the college, from technology to food supplies. The successful candidate will have a chance to pursue Chartered Institute Purchasing and Supply level 4 qualifications funded by the college. Enjoy a positive working environment with benefits such as holidays, pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Positive and enjoyable working environment

32 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Death in Service benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted Starbucks and catering outlets

Employee Assistance Programme

Well-being events and access to a well-being portal

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with a procurement or buying team.
• A hunger to deliver great solutions for the college.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement manager in buying a wide range of goods.
• Participate in the procurement process for various services.

Skills

Commercial skills

Effective communication

Education

Chartered Institute Purchasing and Supply level 4 qualifications

Job description

Procurement Specialist

Permanent/Full-Time – 36 hours per week

Would you like to build a career in procurement for a further education college? If so our role of Procurement Specialist could be for you.

Supporting the procurement manager in this new team, you enjoy the challenge of buying a wide range of goods and services, from technology to salon products, from professional services to food. We are looking for an individual with good commercial skills (some of which may have been gained in or working with a procurement/buying team), an effective communicator with a hunger to deliver great solutions for the college. The role includes the opportunity commence or continue to study for Chartered Institute Purchasing and Supply level 4 qualifications, funded by the College.

If you would like to know more about this role please email James Aldred, Procurement Manager [e-mail] to arrange a time for an information chat.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity to support the college don’t hesitate to apply.

What can we offer you?

• Positive and enjoyable working environment
• Working 36 hours a week
• 32 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (pro-rated) rising to 37 days after 5 years’ service
• Contributory pension scheme with an excellent employer contribution
• Death in Service benefits
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Starbucks and all other catering outlets on sites
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discount Scheme
• Well-being events and access to a well-being portal
• CPD
• Opportunities for career development within theteam and wider college

Interviews will take place on Monday 30/06/2025 at our Knowsley College Campus

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.

St Helens College is committed to Equality and Diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Please note we do not accept CV’s from recruitment agencies. Any speculative CVs sent to the College willNOTbe considered.