Are you an experienced Procurement professional with public sector experience looking for an exciting new role?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our expanding team and organisation. Our focus is on fostering an inclusive work environment and we are looking for a highly organised professional with a positive attitude, dedicated to achieving excellence in public sector procurement.
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) is a not‑for‑profit charity that provides procurement services for the education sector. We offer a range of services including 80+ compliant frameworks, many approved by the Department for Education (DfE), and consultancy that supports every aspect of an institution’s procurement journey.
CPC’s mission is to give back to the education sector, with over £2 million reinvested each year into projects supporting SEND learners, well‑being and absenteeism across schools, colleges, academies and universities nationwide.
What’s the role?
Full‑time or part‑time, based in Bournemouth and Dorset and surrounding areas. Preference should be noted when applying.
Regular travel to client premises required. The role involves working onsite directly with educational clients to provide comprehensive procurement and tendering services.
Responsibilities
* Lead the procurement process for a variety of contract categories, including facilities, estates, finance, curriculum, ICT and other projects.
* Embed best practice, efficiency and effectiveness in procurement processes and decisions.
* Ensure compliance with UK procurement regulations and legislation.
* Achieve savings for clients through proactive and comprehensive service and advice.
* Offer all‑levels procurement support and manage relationships between clients and suppliers.
* Report to the Procurement Manager.
Person Specification
* Procurement experience within the public sector or education sector.
* Knowledge of the Public Sector Procurement Act 2023.
* Strong organisational skills and a positive attitude.
* Ability to travel and work onsite with clients.
Benefits
* Salary up to £45,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience.
* Generous yearly discretionary bonuses after successful probation.
* Remote working with visits to clients when required.
* Access to a local government pension scheme including death‑in‑service and ill‑health benefits.
* Support for professional development, including full backing to achieve MCIPS.
* 41 days holiday (including additional leave for Christmas holidays and bank holidays).
* Time off for volunteering opportunities.
* Enhanced leave packages: paid sickness, carers leave, bereavement, compassionate leave and maternity pay.
* Well‑being support with access to 8 mental health first aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme.
* Participation in working groups such as Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Well‑being; Sustainability.
* Access to Women’s, Men’s and Carer’s employee support networks.
* Social events throughout the year, including summer and Christmas.
* Participation in a community ‘giving back’ programme.
* Travel expenses paid for any required travelling outside the contracted place of work.
We are a disability‑confident employer. If you need adjustments to support your application, please let us know.
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, marital status or civil partnership. We encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
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