At the North East Learning Trust (NELT), we are more than your average multi-academy education trust - we are a tight knit family of schools that support each other and truly embody our region's renowned spirit of collaboration to make sure that children across the North East get the best start in life. Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

Our Trust Central team is vital to our success, providing high-quality school support services that are essential to the effective functioning of our schools.

NELT are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team; if you are passionate about delivering effective contract and supplier management, striving for best value for money, this could be your next step role!

You will work alongside a small supportive procurement team that manage a £20m spend over multiple categories including energy, catering, licensing, building maintenance, stationary and educational resources. Working with government frameworks for category aggregation as well as traditional tender methods with the ultimate goal of seeking best value.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to influence real change in a role where you will be encouraged to develop new ideas and strategies to seek better operational performance and best value.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students

• A positive and caring ethos

• An excellent learning environment and resources

• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is

valued

We will offer you:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Generous 32 days holiday entitlement, plus 8 days public holidays

• One paid Wellbeing Day per year

• Free on-site car parking

• Lifestyle savings and range of discounts from top retail brands

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential advice and

counselling services for staff and their family members

You will have:

• CIPS Qualification or working towards

• Established experience in a related procurement role

• Experience of analysing and evaluating data

• Working knowledge of financial systems and controls