Procurement & Contract Manager

TKAT has an exciting opportunity for a new role of a Procurement & Contract Manager to join its Procurement and Contracts Team for one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the Education Sector.

You will need to have at least 5 years experience, be MCIPS qualified and be familiar with working in the public sector and be motivated to enjoy this opportunity to join our developing Procurement & Contracts team and seek to make a positive contribution to the education experience of our students and pupils.

This role will focus on the sourcing, contracting and supply across a number of categories and be confident in building long term, collaborative relationships with our suppliers.

This role will allow the right candidate to shape solutions for the Trust as we continue to grow and develop to meet the ever changing needs of the 45 schools within the Trust.

The post is a full time role, and will be based at TKAT's offices in Sidcup, Kent whilst allowing for flexible working arrangements. Travel may be required to visit suppliers and to visit the schools within the Trust.

If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful. 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check 

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly. 

Access to interview - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.