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Procurement Manager

Edward Mann Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 11 hours
Location

Carnforth, Cumbria LA6 2AH, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Procurement Manager is available in the Education sector, offering a remote/hybrid work arrangement with occasional visits to Carnforth.
  • The salary for this role ranges from £40,000 to £45,000, along with a car allowance and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The successful candidate will focus on managing indirect categories such as IT, Facilities, and Corporate Services while reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.
  • Candidates should ideally have experience in a similar role, preferably within the Education or Care sectors, although this is not mandatory.
  • Strong analytical skills, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and effective communication with suppliers and stakeholders are essential for this role.

Title: Procurement Manager

Sector: Education

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mostly home based but you will need to get to Carnforth twice a month and occassional supplier visits)

Salary & Package: £40,000 - £45, 000 + car allowance + a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are currently working with a globally renowned Education business, who are currently in an exciting period of growth.

With a now established procurement function, they are looking to recruit a Procurement Manager focusing primarily on the indirect categories across the business including IT, Facilities, Corporate Services, and more. The role will report directly into the Head of Procurement and will have overall category remit across selected Indirect spend areas.

Do you thrive on driving cost savings, managing strategic suppliers, and ensuring the smooth flow of essential resources? This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Buyer or Procurement professional to come in and progress their career!

Please read on and reach out for more details:

Role & Responsibilities

  • Report and work closely with the Head of Procurement and the wider team
  • Make sure indirect spend categories are both compliant and cost-effective
  • End to end procurement, sourcing and supplier relationship management
  • Negotiate with suppliers to ensure best commercial terms and the adherence to conditions where possible

Experience & Requirements

  • Ideally will have experience within a similar role within an Education or Care background but this is not essential
  • Will need to be analytical, dynamic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Should be comfortable speaking with both suppliers and stakeholders
  • Organised, is a self starter and can prioritise deadlines

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.