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Trust Procurement Manager

The Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Blackpool, FY3 9LT

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Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
26 June 2024 at 12:43pm
Date listed
19 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week - flexible and part time hours can be discussed Full year - term time working considered
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Between £33,945.00 and £36,648.00

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in this exciting new opportunity to join the Central Team at BEBCMAT as Procurement Manager as our family of schools continues to grow at pace. The role is primarily based in the BEBCMAT central team, but we are working closely with Mater Christi, our sister Trust in Cumbria/Lancashire to maximise value for money and savings for our schools’ budgets.

We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic person who is proactive, with strong attention to detail and an enthusiasm and passion for working for the benefit or our children and young people.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for managing procurement activities within-Trust and cross-Diocesan Trusts to achieve better value for money for the Trust(s). A key aspect of this role will be in the compiling and maintaining accurate , comprehensive contracts registers for the Trust(s) and identifying opportunities for collaboration and cooperation within and between Trust schools.

BEBCMAT currently consists of twelve schools and is rapidly growing across Blackpool, the Fylde and Wyre. The Trust will grow to 22 schools in the coming few years. Mater Christi currently consists of 13 schools and will continue to grow to reach 30+ schools in the coming years.

We are looking for someone who will take every opportunity to proactively seek good value for money for schools as we know that every penny saved, is a penny we can then spend directly on the education of our pupils.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious to grow and develop, as our Trusts grow and to lead with confidence on all matters related to procurement and contract management.

We are looking for someone with:
• 5 A*-Cs at GCSE, including English and Maths
• CIPS Qualified or working towards qualification
• A proven track record of successful procurement and on-going contract management
• Experience in the development of effective processes, training and reporting for procurement and contract management
• Good IT skills
• Experience of running tender processes, including drafting and issuing of tender documentation
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Energy and enthusiasm
• Self-motivation and to work using own initiative but also Team focused
• Excellent organisational skills
• Sense of humour
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Listening skills
• Ability to establish courteous professional relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to resolve problems
• Ability to work to deadlines and with minimal supervision

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th July 2024 (midday)
Shortlisting: Thursday 11th July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 17th July 2024

Post Details:
Grade: NJC pay Grade G, scale point range 25 - 28
Salary: £33,945.00 to 36,648.00 (national pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent – Full Year – term time working considered
Hours: 37 per week, flexible and part time hours can be discussed
Start Date: 1st September 2024

Please refer to the application pack for further details.

What the school offers its staff

In return, you will be rewarded with the opportunity to shape the futures of our children and young people. We invest in our employees through ongoing professional development, training, mentoring and progression opportunities across multiple Trusts in the Lancashire/Cumbria areas. We can also offer you a range of benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and an excellent employee wellbeing programme.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors.

All posts are subject to:
● DBS
● Medical clearance
● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

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