Procurement Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in Kettering is looking for a Procurement Manager to oversee strategic procurement activities in compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will lead performance improvement initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and provide training across the group. Qualifications include CIPS Level 5-6 and experience in public sector procurement. The position offers a competitive salary range of £41,086 to £47,971 depending on experience, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management is essential.
• Candidates should have a strong understanding of procurement law and financial analysis.
• Skills in presenting and training are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement in line with Public Contracts Regulations.
• Monitor procurement performance and drive process improvements.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Provide guidance and training across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with all governance regulations.

Skills

Procurement experience within Public Sector

Knowledge of frameworks

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Financial analysis

Strong presentation skills

Education

CIPS Level 5-6 (or working towards)

Job description

Procurement Manager

Location: Kettering

Salary/Benefits: £41,086 and £47,971 (DOE)

Hours: 9am-5pm

Our client based in Kettering are currently seeking a Procurement Manager to join their Finance department.

As a Procurement Manager, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

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

Requirements:

• CIPS Level 5- 6 (or working towards)
• Procurement experience within Public Sector, and knoweldge of frameworks, contract negiation, and supplier management.
• Strong undertsanding of procurement law, financial analysis, KPI's, and systems.
• Skilled in presenting, training, and advising

If you would be interested, in this role, then please apply.