Procurement Manager

Overview

Hybrid Working Available (2 days per week in office)

We are supporting a long-established procurement consultancy that provides essential services to schools and Trusts across the UK. Following continued growth, they are seeking a capable and motivated Procurement Account Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role and enjoys managing a diverse range of tender processes, from catering and cleaning to ICT managed services, payroll, reprographics, and maintenance.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will support clients throughout the end-to-end tender lifecycle: drafting tender documentation, coordinating bid processes, evaluating submissions, and ensuring full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Open, honest and confident
• Enthusiastic with a desire to grow into an expert
• Innovative, proactive and solutions-focused
• Detail-driven with exceptionally high standards
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
• Someone who strives for excellence and “never settles for good”

• Produce high-quality, compliant MoI, PSQ, ITT and RFP documents using Panda Doc
• Liaise professionally with clients and suppliers (phone, email, in-person)
• Manage bid timelines and coordinate all tender-related tasks
• Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets and project documentation
• Undertake complex bid evaluation and financial analysis
• Attend site visits and bidder presentations
• Produce detailed post-project Procurement Audit Reports
• Use and manage In-Tend e-procurement software
• Review and improve tender templates and documentation
• Manage workflow tasks via Genie
  
  AI CRM
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement legislation

• Experience in a procurement role
• Bid evaluation and analysis expertise
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023
• Experience using e-procurement platforms (e.g., In-Tend)
• Sector experience within education

• Full UK driving licence
• Hybrid working
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown allocation)
• Financial support for CIPS qualifications
• Enhanced employer pension contributions (up to 5%)
• “Perks at Work” package
• Life insurance (after 12 months)
• Company sick pay (two weeks full pay + two weeks half pay)
• Private medical insurance (after two years)
• Access to training and development courses
• Annual wellbeing day with budget
• Quarterly company strategy and social events

This role is ideal for a hardworking, meticulous individual who enjoys responsibility, variety, and contributing to impactful procurement projects. With a strong focus on professional development and a lively, supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in procurement.