Procurement Manager

Edward Mann Group

Posted 20 days ago, valid for 24 days

Lancaster, Lancashire LA2 9JY, England

£40,000 - £35 per day

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position of Procurement Manager in the education sector is available remotely, with occasional travel to Lancaster.
The role offers a salary of £40,000 along with a travel allowance, 35 days holiday, medical cover, and additional benefits.
Candidates should ideally have experience in a similar role, particularly within the education or care sectors, although this is not mandatory.
The successful applicant will focus on managing indirect categories such as IT, Facilities, and Corporate Services, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.
The role requires strong negotiation skills, an analytical mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Title: Procurement Manager

Sector: Education

Location: Remote/Hybrid (Mostly home based but you will need to get to Lancaster twice a month)

Salary & Package: £40,000 + travel allowance + 35 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) + Medical Cover + a further strong benefits package

Sea Global are currently working with one of the UKs leading education providers, 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
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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