The David Ross Education Trust is recruiting a Procurement Manager to join our central team based in Loughborough.
The Trust is a network of unique and diverse academies, committed to becoming one of the top-performing multi-academy trusts. The Trust's network comprises 36 primary and secondary schools across the country, with a combined annual supplier spend of c. £30m.
About the role
Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the Manager will support delivery of the Trust's procurement strategy, ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted efficiently, transparently and in accordance with relevant regulations and best practices. This role is vital in supporting the Trust's objectives by ensuring value for money, effective supplier management and strategic sourcing; and providing a high-quality, user-friendly procurement support service to academy-based and central services colleagues.
We are looking for a candidate with proven experience in a public sector procurement role that has a strong understanding of procurement regulations and best practices. The successful candidate will have excellent negotiation, analytical and strategic thinking skills; excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; the ability to manage multiple priorities and work proactively under pressure taking the lead on a range of procurement and contract management activities.
The successful candidate will hold a CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply or higher.
For further details, please review the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.
Please direct informal enquires to our Recruitment Team.
Salary and Benefits
Salary NJC Scale 34-38 (£45,091-£49,282) depending on level of proven experience
Access to Local Government defined benefit pension scheme (LGPS)
31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
Awards and Recognition Scheme
Flexible working patterns
Benefits Platform : holiday discounts : cinema tickets : restaurant booking discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We are a network of unique and diverse academies across the country, committed to delivering a world-class, knowledge-rich education that empowers pupils to reach their fullest potential. Spanning North Yorkshire, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire, the East Midlands and London, our network of 36 academies serves over 14,600 pupils and employs 2,300 dedicated staff.
Our family of schools includes 24 primaries, 10 secondaries, an all-through school in London's Olympic Park, and a special school in Lincolnshire supporting pupils aged 2-19 with a broad range of special educational needs. As one of only 11 system leaders nationwide, we are recognised for our unwavering commitment to educational excellence, our innovative curriculum, and ability to drive sustained school improvement at scale. At the heart of our Mission is a deep belief in the transformative power of education. We are committed to ensuring that every child - regardless of their background - has access to an exceptional academic experience enriched by extensive co-curricular opportunities. From small rural primaries to large urban secondaries, our academies benefit from the strength of a collaborative, values-driven community, in which expertise is shared, best practices are embedded, and each school retains its distinctive character.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance