Strategic Procurement Manager - Education Trust

St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust seeks a proactive Trust Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity across its growing family of schools. You will oversee tendering, manage major contracts, and develop policies to ensure value for money, working closely with school leaders, budget holders and the Executive Team.

You will shape procurement processes, identify opportunities for collaboration, efficiency, and sustainable practices, while supporting the Trust’s ethos and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management within education or public sector is preferred.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to negotiate and achieve value for money.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activity across the Trust and its schools.
• Oversee tendering exercises and manage major contracts.
• Develop procurement policies and processes for consistency and compliance.
• Help colleagues make informed commercial decisions delivering value for money.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, efficiency, and sustainable procurement practices.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Commercial awareness

Communication

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

St John the Baptist Catholic Multi Academy Trust seeks a proactive Trust Procurement Manager to lead procurement activity across its growing family of schools. You will oversee tendering, manage major contracts, and develop policies to ensure value for money, working closely with school leaders, budget holders and the Executive Team.

You will shape procurement processes, identify opportunities for collaboration, efficiency, and sustainable practices, while supporting the Trust’s ethos and