Procurement Manager

About Our Client

A growing Multi Academy Trust currently consisting of six schools, two operating from temporary sites until their new buildings are complete

Responsible for the processes in relation to purchasing activity across the Trust providing guidance and support, ensuring value for money, effective service delivery and commercial outcomes for the Trust.
Develop and implement a procurement strategy for the Trust.
Ensure the Trust has appropriate procurement policies and procedures in place for the size of the Trust and are compliant with current legislation and guidance.
Ensure procurement processes are correctly undertaken and comply with current financial and procurement regulations, Trust procedures and ESFA guidance.
Analyse and interpret spend data using industry recognised benchmarking tools.
Create and oversee a database of approved suppliers, including supplier due diligence, auditing, evidence maintenance and championing the use of these suppliers across the Trust.
Maintain an up to date register of all live contracts, SLAs, leases across the Trust.
Lead on tenders and framework agreements acting as a facilitator for the process ensuring value for money and adherence to relevant procurement and financial regulations.
Support on the set up, negotiation, monitoring and termination of Trust wide supplier contracts, SLAs and leases.
Provide guidance and support to colleagues undertaking procurement activities to ensure compliance with Trust procedures and legislative requirements and ensuring value for money.