At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement projects, negotiate contracts, and drive value for money.
- Company: The King's Trust, a dynamic organisation committed to sustainability and social value.
- Benefits: 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and personal development opportunities.
- Other info: Travel across the UK for key projects with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 9600 - 46915 £ per year.
The King's Trust is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team and support the Head of Procurement in taking the department to the next level. You will use your commercial focus and expertise to drive best practices in our projects, managing various aspects of spending from RfQs for tail‑end to tendering on our e‑Procurement portal for large project procurements. You will be challenged to innovate and work closely with stakeholders to lead procurement strategy, drive value for money, manage strategic projects and oversee the supply chain. Projects cover ICT equipment, Marketing and Events, and everything in between – you must be dynamic, flexible and able to manage your own time well. Sustainability, Social Value and EDI are important to the Trust, and you will embed these in our supply chain with key suppliers. Although based in Manchester, you will travel to our centres across the U.K. and may need to stay away from home one or two nights a week for key projects in Birmingham, Glasgow and London.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage procurement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with the Trust’s objectives.
- Negotiate contracts, manage vendor relationships and ensure value for money.
- Embed sustainability, social value and EDI considerations into procurement decisions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the Trust and external partners.
Benefits & Perks
- Great holiday package – 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with office closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Flexible working – a mix of office days and working from home, subject to operational needs.
- Volunteer opportunities and events – including The King's Trust Awards, Pride and other active events.
- In‑house learning platform – develop your skills for your career and role.
- Benefits platform – support for health, financial well‑being and discounts on restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development networks – KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN and PULSE.
- Family leave – 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest‑free season ticket loans.
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme.
- Generous life assurance cover (4× annual salary).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Basic disclosure checks are undertaken for all roles; enhanced checks are applied for those working directly with young people.
