Procurement Manager

Location:-Croydon, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Employment Type:-Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Contracts Manager to lead compliant, high-quality procurement activity within a large education-focused organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong experience in UK public sector procurement, strategic sourcing, and FTS tenders who enjoys working with multiple stakeholders and delivering value through effective procurement strategies.

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• Lead end-to-end procurement exercises, including regulated FTS tenders and framework-based procurements.
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• Develop and manage a procurement pipeline to ensure proactive planning and timely delivery.
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• Advise internal stakeholders on the most appropriate procurement routes, including frameworks, mini-competitions, direct awards, and quotations.
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• Prepare procurement documentation, including specifications, evaluation criteria, tender documentation, award reports, and governance papers.
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• Ensure full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, internal governance, and procurement policies.
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• Manage and maintain framework agreements and Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS), ensuring compliant usage across the organisation.
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• Support contract mobilisation and provide procurement guidance throughout the contract lifecycle.
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• Deliver procurement training and best practice guidance to internal stakeholders.
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• Identify opportunities for cost savings, value for money, and procurement efficiencies.
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• Produce procurement reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.
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• Proven experience managing end-to-end public sector procurement projects.
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• Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023, FTS procurement procedures, and Public Contracts Regulations.
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• Experience with Framework Agreements, DPS, mini-competitions, and public sector sourcing.
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• Excellent contract and category management skills.
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• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication abilities.
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• Ability to produce high-quality procurement documentation and governance reports.
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• Experience delivering measurable cost savings and commercial value.
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• Experience working within the education sector, local government, NHS, higher education, or other public sector organisations.
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• Knowledge of the Academies Trust Handbook and public sector governance frameworks.
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• Relevant procurement qualifications such as CIPS Level 04 required..
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