Job Title: Procurement Manager

Job Location: Ilkeston Campus with flexible working across all campuses/home in accordance with business needs

Reference number: E4818

Salary: £46,000 per annum + Extensive Benefits Package

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Monday - Friday

(Part time hours available on a pro rata salary)

The vision of Derby College Group (DCG) is to create world-class, accessible education opportunities that enrich lives and make bright futures a reality for all. DCG is committed to providing educational excellence, championing social mobility and driving economic prosperity. We deliver high-quality academic, vocational and technical education that empowers people to achieve their ambitions while providing employers across the Midlands and beyond with the talented workforce of tomorrow.

Derby College Group has an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional to take on the role of Procurement Manager reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

You will be responsible for proactively leading and managing sourcing and procurement within the College, ensuring compliance with College policies and driving 'value for money' across the organisation; supporting budget holders with a combined budget of circa £16m. You will also develop and implement the College's Procurement Strategy in line with the College's Financial Regulations and UK/EU legislation as well as an efficient and effective Procurement Policy and Purchasing Procedures to embed a 'value for money' approach across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
• Recent, relevant experience in a procurement environment
• Detailed working knowledge of all legal requirements regarding public sector procurement

Benefits of working at Derby College:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounted onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• Funded training and development
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Various discount programmes

If this role sounds interesting, the full job description and application link can be found below.

If you have any questions and/or would like an informal chat, please contact Lucy via email - [email protected]

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