Strategic Procurement Lead – Education & Multi-Site Impact

Witherslack Group; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Lancaster is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance procurement strategies. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement management within multi-site organizations, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to achieving value for money. The company offers a salary up to £50,000, a flexible benefits package, and significant holiday time.

Benefits

Base salary up to £50,000

7 weeks' holiday

CIPS course training

Flexible benefits package

Wellbeing tools and advice

Medical cover for appointments

Beautiful working environments

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Proven procurement management experience within multi-site organizations.
• Ability to deliver the full end-to-end tender process.
• Experience in service procurement, contract administration, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage tender documentation and support evaluations.
• Organise and manage meetings with stakeholders.
• Liaise with suppliers and respond to queries.

Skills

Procurement management

Negotiating commercial contracts

Stakeholder management

Project management

Organizational skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading education provider in Lancaster is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance procurement strategies. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in procurement management within multi-site organizations, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to achieving value for money. The company offers a salary up to £50,000, a flexible benefits package, and significant holiday time.