Job Description
Are you an experienced public sector procurement professional looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference?
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC)
CPC is a not-for-profit charity that provides a one‑stop procurement shop for the education sector. Our vision is to be the first‑choice procurement services charity that gives back to education, combining professional support, expert guidance and resources with free training and development opportunities via Crescent Learning.
Why join CPC?
CPC offers:
* 80+ compliant frameworks, several approved by the Department for Education (DfE)
* Consultancy services covering all aspects of an institution’s procurement journey, from flexible procurement outsourcing to strategic procurement packages to maximise savings
* Reinvestment of any surplus reserves into the education sector through the ‘Giving Back’ initiative – over £2 million has been designated, with the largest portion awarded as non‑refundable grants to CPC members supporting SEND learners, wellbeing and absenteeism in colleges, schools, academies and universities nationwide
CPC’s Vision, Mission, and Values
* CPC’s Vision is to be the first‑choice procurement services charity that gives back to the education sector.
* CPC’s Mission is to provide outstanding procurement services to our members.
* CPC’s Values
o People First – We provide a caring, inclusive, and supporting environment that focuses on individual needs to enable our people to be the best they can be.
o Customer Always – Everything we do is for the benefit of our customers, helping them provide the best service possible to their learners.
o Excellence – We are 100 % committed to delivering the highest‑quality services that exceed expectations, with continuous improvement at the heart of what we do.
Job Requirements
As Procurement Manager within our Contracting Team, you’ll lead the delivery of high‑quality, fully compliant procurement solutions across your category area – primarily Estates, Facilities and Construction frameworks, DPS and Dynamic Marketplaces. This involves shaping and managing a portfolio of framework agreements and dynamic markets to help our members source goods, works and services simply, compliantly and effectively under the Procurement Act 2023.
In This Role, You Will
* Lead the full end‑to‑end procurement cycle for a range of categories
* Develop business plans, conduct market engagement and manage competitive tender processes
* Build and maintain effective relationships with members, suppliers and internal stakeholders
* Oversee the performance of frameworks and dynamic markets, driving quality and value
* Manage, mentor and support Contract Managers, Senior Procurement Officers and Procurement Officers within your category
* Ensure all processes and documentation meet public sector procurement legislation and CPC’s high standards
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings strong expertise, commercial thinking and a collaborative mindset.
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have
* Significant experience in public sector procurement
* A solid understanding of UK procurement legislation – especially the Procurement Act 2023
* Broad category knowledge, particularly estates, facilities and construction and experience delivering high‑performing commercial agreements
* Confidence managing stakeholders and leading a small category team
* Proven ability to deliver value, quality outcomes and continuous improvement
Qualifications
* MCIPS (or working towards it) is highly desirable, but equivalent experience will also be considered.
* If you’re a proactive procurement professional who enjoys autonomy, leading people and delivering meaningful outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary of up to £50,000‑£55,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience
* Generous yearly discretionary bonuses following successful probation of up to £3,500
* Flexible, agile working patterns – 2 days at the Head Office and 3 days at home, plus free parking at head office
* Access to a local government pension scheme, including death‑in‑service and ill‑health benefits
* Opportunities to develop through in‑house programmes and external learning, with full support to achieve MCIPS
* 41 days holiday (including three additional days for Christmas holiday closure and bank holidays)
* Time off for volunteering opportunities
* Enhanced leave packages such as paid sickness, carers leave, bereavement and compassionate leave, and maternity pay
* Support for wellbeing with access to 8 mental‑health first aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme
* The chance to get involved in working groups such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Wellbeing and Sustainability
* Opportunities to join employee support networks – Women’s, Men’s and Carer’s – that provide safe spaces for colleagues to share experiences
* Social and employee events throughout the summer and at Christmas
* A programme of ‘giving back’ to the communities in which we are based and which we support
* Travel expenses paid for any additional required travelling outside of your contracted place of work
Next Steps
The deadline to apply is Sunday 29th March 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at Crescent Purchasing Consortium’s Head Office in Salford. The interview process will consist of a traditional panel‑based Q&A on the specific requirements and skills for the Procurement Manager vacancy.
If you like what you’ve read, please don’t delay in applying as we may close vacancies early where we receive a high volume of applications.
Please click on the link below for the job description:
https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/docs/procurement-manager-jdpdf-2
Visa Sponsorship
VISA sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Accessibility and Support
We are a disability‑confident employer. If you need adjustments to support your application, for example, if you require information in a different format or have accessibility issues, please get in touch with us at peopledevelopment@thecpc.ac.uk.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal‑opportunities employer, Crescent Purchasing Consortium is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.
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