Strategic Procurement & Contracts Officer

Bury; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Onsite gym

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the growing procurement function. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Head of Payroll & Procurement and is based at STOCCAT Central Office.

You will manage supplier sourcing, contract administration, procurement reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or commercial support environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify efficiencies.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience using procurement, purchasing or finance systems.
• Effective communication with a wide range of stakeholders and strong relationship-building.
• Proactive, self-motivated with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Commitment to achieving value for money while maintaining compliance with procurement policies.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities across the Trust, including supplier sourcing and management, contract administration and procurement reporting.
• Engage with stakeholders and drive efficiencies and best value across procurement processes.
• Develop and support procurement systems and processes across the Trust.

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Administrative skills

Stakeholder communication

Continuous improvement

Value for money

Independent work

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Tools

Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team is seeking a Procurement Officer to support the growing procurement function. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Head of Payroll & Procurement and is based at STOCCAT Central Office.

You will manage supplier sourcing, contract administration, procurement reporting and stakeholder engagement, ensuring value for money and compliance with procurement policies.