About This Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
About This Role
Are you a public procurement professional ready to make a significant impact on education?
Join OAT, a leading not-for-profit multi-academy trust, and become our next Regional Commercial Procurement Manager. Since 2009, we've been dedicated to transforming education across the country, and we believe every pound spent should directly benefit our pupils.
You'll work within our central team, driving best practice and ensuring full compliance with the new Procurement Act 2023. More importantly, you'll see the direct impact of your work in providing crucial resources that enhance teaching and learning for thousands of children.
You'll also support the team with strategy to develop and manage environmentally responsible, ethically sound, and sustainable contract arrangements; actively working with colleagues to embed social value to deliver broader societal and community benefits across all OAT operations.
About Ormiston Academies Trust
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
There’s nothing more important than educating the next generation, and our teams across Ormiston are continuing to undertake excellent work to make sure that the opportunities we provide have the greatest impact for every child and young person. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
About You
We are seeking an exceptional, values driven individual to help the Trust deliver its commercial strategy. Using your experience of delivering a diverse programme of prioritised regional tenders over a multi-year period, you will work with colleagues to embed social value to deliver broader societal and community benefits across all OAT operations.
You’ll be experienced in practical public procurement at a senior category level, a member of the Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply and competent in sourcing and contract management in corporate categories such as estates, IT, HR and finance.
We are looking for an independent and self-motivated person with a ‘customer first’ mind-set to work within our procurement team to deliver end to end business partnering function in partnership with a central team of regional specialists.
With a proven track record, you will act as a trusted advisor providing expert knowledge and excellent, simultaneous customer service, you will build and sustain positive, collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders internally and externally.
The role requires project management experience, managing simultaneous workstreams across multi-functional teams. In this role, you will need to be a clear communicator working with many different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to lead in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits That Care For You
We value your hard work and dedication, and we’re committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.
When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.
You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;
- 30 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service
- Generous pension and life cover
- Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
- Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
- Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Flexible working arrangements.
And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.
If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity further, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our recruitment team at
[email protected] for further information.
The closing date for applications Friday 27 June at 9am. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974 
