Procurement Manager Job Description Procurement Manager Wirral Met College - Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom Part-time 28 hours per week (0.8FTE), Permanent Salary: up to £39,380.00 per Annum Why Join Us? At Wirral Metropolitan College our purpose is to provide inclusive, highest – quality education and training opportunities to meet the aspirations of students and the need of the local community. To achieve our purpose, we live our values; We are Ambitious, We are Resilient, We are Inclusive, We are Empowering, We are Accountable. Role Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join our Finance team in Birkenhead. As a Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the college's procurement processes, ensuring cost-effective purchasing of goods and services while maintaining high quality and compliance with regulations. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement procurement strategies to support the college's objectives. Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate with suppliers to achieve the best deals. Manage the end to end procurement process ensuring full compliance with regulations Collaborate with internal budget holders to understand their procurement needs and provide guidance on best practices. Qualifications & Experience: CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Significant experience in procurement, including contract negotiation, tendering, and supplier management. Experience leading or supporting sustainability and social value in procurement. Benefits: Complementary employee carparking (subject to availability) Enhanced annual leave entitlement Enhanced family friendly policies and leave DBS checks completed and paid for by the employer Company is committed to CPD Flexible approach to work Employer pension contribution rates currently at 20.8% If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for procurement, we would love to hear from you.