Strategic Procurement & Payments Lead

Harris Lee; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Lee in South London is seeking a Procurement & Payments Manager to lead procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and payments within an education sector context. The role offers scope to enhance processes and drive value-for-money.

You will work with senior finance leaders to control expenditure, implement improved procurement procedures, and support budget holders. A permanent, full-time ASAP start enables you to shape this important organisational function and build a small

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement, purchasing, supplier management, contracts or payments.
• Good commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience analysing spend, negotiating, and influencing senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and payment processes across the organisation.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract administration.
• Review expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure strong financial controls and procurement compliance.
• Develop procurement processes and procedures.
• Support budget holders with procurement planning.
• Lead and develop a small team.
• Drive continuous improvement across purchasing and supplier management.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Contracts

Payments

Budget management

Financial controls

Job description

Harris Lee in South London is seeking a Procurement & Payments Manager to lead procurement, supplier relationships, contracts and payments within an education sector context. The role offers scope to enhance processes and drive value-for-money.

You will work with senior finance leaders to control expenditure, implement improved procurement procedures, and support budget holders. A permanent, full-time ASAP start enables you to shape this important organisational function and build a small