Procurement Manager

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Procurement Manager to join a well established Multi College Trust based in West London on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with approximately two days per week working remotely from home.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong transformation and change experience who can operate at pace and deliver tangible results.

Key Requirements

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Public sector procurement experience – essential

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Strong, practical knowledge of the Procurement Act

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Proven experience managing tendering and end-to-end procurement

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Demonstrable procurement transformation/change experience

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Minimum 2–3 years' procurement experience

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Understanding of public sector spending models and governance

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Ability to work at pace and deliver tangible results

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A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to think outside the box

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Strong stakeholder management skills

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MCIPS/FCIPS or working towards qualification is desirable, but not essential

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Experience within education/FE/college environments would be advantageous

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Experience creating procurement templates, processes and documentation is a bonus

If you're a Procurement Manager looking for an opportunity to drive change across a dynamic Multi-College Trust, this could be the ideal next step
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed