Procurement Manager in Kettering

Position

PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Northamptonshire
£41,086-£47,971 p/a
Full-time, permanent

Overview

We are currently working with an education provider in Northamptonshire who are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their Finance team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead group procurement in line with Public Contracts Regulations 2023, ensuring compliance, transparency and value for money across all sourcing activities.
• Monitor procurement performance using data and dashboards, drive savings and enhance systems and processes through strategic reviews and benchmarking.
• Negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, ensure service levels and maintain a central contracts register and forward plan for retendering.
• Provide procurement guidance and training across the Group, promote best practices and support staff with tools, templates and induction briefings.
• Uphold financial regulations, oversee procurement card usage and ensure alignment with safeguarding, EDI, health & safety, GDPR and sustainability policies.

Qualifications

• CIPS Level 5-6 (or working towards)
• Proven experience in public sector procurement under PCR 2023
• Strong understanding of procurement law, financial analysis, KPIs and systems

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave (plus Bank holidays)
• People’s pension
• Retail and Leisure discounts
• Excellent professional and personal development opportunities

Safeguarding and DBS

Boston Rose is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants and clients to share this commitment. This role will involve work with under 18s or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Application Process

To apply for the role you MUST have a CV and daytime contact number. If you are interested and available for interview, please reply with your CV and daytime contact number and I’ll get back to you. I can always call me on (phone number removed). Please feel free to pass on my details if you know someone who might be interested.

About Boston Rose Ltd

Boston Rose Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.