Procurement Administrator

Astrea Academy Trust, Sheffield, S9 4WG

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025 or sooner

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  15 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,119.00 - £25,119.00 Annually (Actual)

Procurement Administrator job summary

Join Our Team at Astrea Central as a Procurement Administrator

Full Time, All Year Round - 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,119 FTE (Central Team Salary Band 2)

Astrea Central is excited to offer a full-time opportunity for a Procurement Administrator to join our dedicated Central Services team. This role is pivotal to ensuring the smooth operation of our procurement activities, supporting both our academies and suppliers with excellence and efficiency. This is a full-time, office based position located at our Academy Trust Head Office.

Why Join Us?

At Astrea, we believe every child deserves the best possible support and that starts with our staff. Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your work directly contributes to the success of our Trust and the communities we serve.

Role Responsibilities

As a Procurement Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Procurement Manager and wider team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase orders and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services
• Coordinating with suppliers and academies to resolve queries and maintain compliance
• Assisting in the preparation of tender documentation and award notices
• Supporting contract management and renewals
• Maintaining accurate records and providing general administrative support
• Delivering a best-in-class procurement service across the Trust

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a busy administrative role
• Is confident using IT systems, including spreadsheets and databases
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Can manage their own time and prioritise tasks effectively
• Is organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Has a can-do attitude and a solution-focused approach
• Understands procurement policies and procedures (desirable)

What We Offer

• Excellent CPD opportunities
• A strong, caring ethos and supportive team
• The chance to make a real difference across our Trust
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (24% employer contribution)
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• A wellbeing-focused approach that prioritises staff welfare
• Networking opportunities across the wider Astrea Academy Trust

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to support disabled applicants.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to contribute to our dynamic team, apply today and be part of our mission to create a positive impact!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. 

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Astrea Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Astrea Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/astrea-academy-trust

Astrea is a trust that is coming of age and moving beyond its foundational years into a mature phase of development, our aim is that every child gets a brilliant education. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face.

Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. I am incredibly proud of what the Astrea family has achieved and as the trust matures, we are in a strong position to embark upon this next exciting phase, where all of our energy will be focused on providing a brilliant education which helps children to learn, thrive and lead successful lives.

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