Procurement Manager Salary: Up to £40,000We are looking for someone who will support the deliverance of smart procurement decisions, organisational strategy and ensure a high degree of ethical and best value for money is achieved, across all spend activities.Those huge small victories We are the highest Ofsted-rated provider in the country for special education and care.
Our teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond.
That's what drives us here at Witherslack Group.
With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we're proud to have won a reputation for excellence and market leading OFSTED ratings.Get out what you put inThis is a new and exciting group wide role where you will get the chance to continue the growth of our procurement strategy.
Reporting directly into our Head of Procurement and working with internal and external stakeholders, you will help to review our current practices and implement our approach to procurement.
As a Procurement Manager for Witherslack Group you will ensure compliance with procurement regulations and identify savings and benefits for the group.You will effectively support in the management of a range of stakeholders within Witherslack Group, leading the development, planning and implementation of a strategy that optimises value for money, enabling our schools and homes continue to provide the best level of education and care to our young people.
Bring your whole-self to workHere at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone's differences as that's what makes us the best at what we do.
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves.
We'll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you're free to achieve your potential.
Here's what we need from you;Procurement management experience working in multi-site organisations (education experience preferable)Experience in supporting multiple category management including end-to-end tender processStakeholder/end-user focusedProject management skills, commercially aware, strong negotiator.Experience of service procurement, contract and supplier managementIdentifying procurement risk and tender modelsStrong organisation & reporting skillsWhat we do for youWe know you're going to do great things.
For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector.
With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you'll get:Salary: Base salary of up to £40,000Training: CIPS course (after successful completion of probation)Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holidayFlexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilitiesA recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every timeJoin the UK's best special education and care providerOur young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams.
You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost).
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