Strategic Procurement & Contracts Manager

Anglian Learning; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Learning seeks a Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead procurement and contract management across the Trust, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Academy Trust Handbook, and Department for Education requirements.

You will develop and deliver a Trust-wide procurement strategy, lead tendering and sourcing activities, and secure value for money to support financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement (education, local government, NHS or similar).
• Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 / PCR regulations.
• Experience of contract negotiation and lifecycle management.
• Delivering measurable cost savings and efficiencies.
• Excellent stakeholder management across senior leaders and schools.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding and staff support.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and contract management across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, PCR regulations and DfE requirements.
• Develop and deliver a Trust-wide procurement strategy and governance.
• Lead tendering and sourcing activities to secure value for money for the Trust.
• Oversee supplier contracts and procurement processes.
• Provide expert commercial advice to school leaders and budget holders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and manage risk.

Skills

PCR 2023 training

Contract law basics

Public sector procurement

Procurement Act 2023

Contract negotiation

Cost savings

Commercial acumen

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder mgmt

Audit/compliance

Contract lifecycle

Job description

Anglian Learning seeks a Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead procurement and contract management across the Trust, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, the Academy Trust Handbook, and Department for Education requirements.

You will develop and deliver a Trust-wide procurement strategy, lead tendering and sourcing activities, and secure value for money to support financial sustainability.