Group Procurement Manager

Procurement Lead – Peterborough – £40,000 to £50,000 DOE

ACR are working with a forward-thinking and ambitious education organisation committed to delivering outstanding learning opportunities and exceptional value across all areas of the business. This Procurement Lead position offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving commercial efficiencies and building strong supplier partnerships within a dynamic environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Procurement Lead will support strategic decision-making, lead tendering activities and ensure procurement practices deliver innovation, compliance and long-term value.

Procurement Lead's Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, value for money, and compliance with procurement regulations

• Lead end-to-end tendering exercises including supplier selection, tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract award

• Manage procurement categories through detailed spend analysis, supplier management, and sourcing strategy development

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support operational and strategic procurement objectives

• Oversee supplier performance, contract management, and risk mitigation while promoting sustainable and socially responsible procurement practices

Skills & Experience Required as a Procurement Lead:

• Previous experience in a Senior Procurement role within a regulated environment

• Strong understanding of procurement legislation, tendering processes, contract management and supplier relationship management

• Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, communication, and organisational skills

• CIPS qualification (or working towards) would be advantageous

• Proficient in Microsoft Office systems with strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple procurement projects simultaneously

Benefits Package:

• Salary of £40,000 to £50,000 depending on experience

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

• Free onsite parking and access to employee well being initiatives

If this Procurement Lead role sounds like a position that would match your skills and experience, we would love to hear from you and look forward to discussing your application in more detail.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.       

Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. 

Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK.

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