Public Sector Procurement Lead — Hybrid & Impactful

Crescent Purchasing Consortium; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity-owned organisation in the education sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead high-quality procurement solutions. This role involves managing procurement cycles, developing business plans, and working with stakeholders to drive efficiency. Ideal candidates should have significant procurement experience, a strong understanding of UK legislation, and the ability to lead a team. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, along with flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous yearly discretionary bonuses

Flexible working patterns

Access to pension scheme

38 days holiday

Support for mental health

Social events

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public sector procurement.
• Solid understanding of UK procurement legislation, especially the Procurement Act 2023.
• Confidence managing stakeholders and leading a small category team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full end-to-end procurement cycle for a range of categories.
• Develop business plans and manage competitive tender processes.
• Ensure all processes meet public sector procurement legislation.

Skills

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Commercial thinking

Team leadership

Education

MCIPS or equivalent experience

Job description

A charity-owned organisation in the education sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead high-quality procurement solutions. This role involves managing procurement cycles, developing business plans, and working with stakeholders to drive efficiency. Ideal candidates should have significant procurement experience, a strong understanding of UK legislation, and the ability to lead a team. The position offers a salary between £50,000 and £55,000, along with flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.