Procurement Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, to support the Head of Procurement to take the department to the next level.

You will use your commercial focus and expertise to drive best practices in our projects, managing various aspects of spending from RfQs for tail‑end to tendering on our eProcurement portal for large project procurements.

You will find yourself constantly challenged to come up with innovative ways of thinking and working closely with stakeholders to lead on procurement understanding, driving value for money, strategic projects and managing the supply chain.

You will get involved in a huge variety of projects, from ICT equipment to Marketing and Events, and everything in-between – this means you’ll need to be dynamic and flexible and able to manage your own time well.

Sustainability, Social Value and EDI are important to the Trust as a Charity, and so you will strive to embed this in our supply chain with the key suppliers that we work with.

This is an exciting role that the ideal applicant can really make their own and would suit someone who is a self‑starter with energy and drive, and a good background in procurement.

Although this role is based in Manchester, you will be expected to travel to our centres across the U.K. with the requirement to stay away from home one or two nights a week if you’re working on key projects in certain areas. Primary locations for this work are Birmingham, Glasgow and London.

Great holiday package – 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.

Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year.

Flexible working – where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role).

Volunteer for and attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.

In‑house learning platform – develop your skills for your career and your role.

Benefits platform – everything from health and financial well‑being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.

Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN, KT GEN, KT DAWN, and PULSE.

Family leave – 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.

Interest‑free season ticket loans.

The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme.

Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary).