Procurement Manager
Location: Kettering
Salary/Benefits: £41,086 and £47,971 (DOE)
Hours: 9am‑5pm
Our client based in Kettering are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join their Finance department.
As a Procurement Manager, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
Responsibilities
* Strategic Procurement Leadership – Lead Group procurement in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2023, ensuring compliance, transparency, and value for money across all sourcing activities.
* Performance & Process Improvement – Monitor procurement performance using data and dashboards, drive savings, and enhance systems and processes through strategic reviews and benchmarking.
* Supplier & Contract Management – Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, ensure service levels, and maintain a central contracts register and forward plan for retendering.
* Staff Support & Training – Provide procurement guidance and training across the Group, promote best practices, and support staff with tools, templates, and induction briefings.
* Governance & Compliance – Uphold financial regulations, oversee procurement card usage, and ensure alignment with safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, GDPR, and sustainability policies.
Requirements
* CIPS Level 5‑6 (or working towards)
* Procurement experience within Public Sector, and knowledge of frameworks, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
* Strong understanding of procurement law, financial analysis, KPIs, and systems.
* Skilled in presenting, training, and advising.
If you would be interested in this role, then please apply.
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