Procurement Manager Northamptonshire £41,086 to £47,971 p/a Full-time, permanent We are currently working with an education provider in Northamptonshire who are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis. As a Procurement Manager, the role will involve: 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. The starting salary would be between £41,086 and £47,971 p/a (depending on qualifications and experience), and you would also get 27 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays), Peop...