Procurement & Contracts Manager

Procurement & Contracts Manager

PO2 (range 32 – 35) £38,296 - £41,496

The Role Purpose We are looking to recruit an experience procurement professional to work within our trust to deliver value, integrity and sustainability to our community.

The successful person will help develop a commercial trust sustainability strategy and have experience of delivering diverse tenders over a multi-year period. The successful candidate will be hands-on throughout the tender cycle from design to contract management.

You will develop and contribute to a system review to support eProcurement and automated Invoicing process deliver effective sourcing that align with our core values.

The successful candidate will be a key contact for a DfE school rebuild project in delivering quality furniture and finishes to the new school.

You will be supportive of our strategic priorities:

• SO1 Developing Exceptional Learners
• SO2 Recruiting, developing and retaining Expert Professionals
• SO3 Achieving excellence of operational infrastructure; operating efficient and effective systems; and maintaining and improving places
• SO4 Building empowered communities and developing lasting partnerships to support the development of social justice

The post holder will be expected to work within established procedures and guidelines and to prioritise day-to-day work. May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.

Your role as a key member of the Central Services Team within the Trust, under the direction of the CFO, will contribute to the development of, and support on, service team strategy and planning.

The role of our Procurement & Contracts Manager requires:

• Experience of Procurement policy development, implementation, consultation, and maintenance which promote quality and sustainability.
• Clear strategic thinking and the ability to see initiatives through to the end
• Good project management and administration skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficiency in data manipulation and presentation

As required, along with all Managers in our Trust, the post will support the interests of all learners within the eleven schools currently within the Central Regional Schools Trust, as well as potential future schools.

How to Apply

Please complete our application form and send it to info@crst.org.uk The closing date for applications is 9AM, Monday 9th January 2023.

If you would prefer an informal discussion with Penny Harrison, CFO, please contact Sharan Kaur (Central Office Administrator) on 0121 270 3117 or via info@crst.org.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.