Procurement Manager

Job description

Procurement Account Manager

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Location: Basingstoke

Hybrid Working Available (2 days per week in office)

We are supporting a long-established procurement consultancy that provides essential services to schools and Trusts across the UK. Following continued growth, they are seeking a capable and motivated Procurement Account Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a varied role and enjoys managing a diverse range of tender processes, from catering and cleaning to ICT managed services, payroll, reprographics, and maintenance.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will support clients throughout the end-to-end tender lifecycle: drafting tender documentation, coordinating bid processes, evaluating submissions, and ensuring full compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

· Open, honest and confident

· Enthusiastic with a desire to grow into an expert

· Innovative, proactive and solutions-focused

· Detail-driven with exceptionally high standards

· A strong communicator and team player

· Able to work under pressure and manage multiple projects

· Someone who strives for excellence and “never settles for good”

Key Responsibilities

· Produce high-quality, compliant MoI, PSQ, ITT and RFP documents using PandaDoc

· Liaise professionally with clients and suppliers (phone, email, in-person)

· Manage bid timelines and coordinate all tender-related tasks

· Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets and project documentation

· Undertake complex bid evaluation and financial analysis

· Attend site visits and bidder presentations

· Produce detailed post-project Procurement Audit Reports

· Use and manage In-Tend e-procurement software

· Review and improve tender templates and documentation

· Manage workflow tasks via GenieAI CRM

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procurement legislation

Skills & Experience

Essential:

· Experience in a procurement role

· Bid evaluation and analysis expertise

· Strong report writing and presentation skills

· Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

· Excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills

· High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Desirable:

· Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023

· Experience using e-procurement platforms (e.g., In-Tend)

· Sector experience within education

· Degree (or equivalent qualification)

Other:

· Full UK driving licence

Benefits

· Hybrid working

· 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays (with Christmas shutdown allocation)

· Financial support for CIPS qualifications

· Enhanced employer pension contributions (up to 5%)

· “Perks at Work” package

· Comprehensive staff wellbeing programme

· Life insurance (after 12 months)

· Company sick pay (two weeks full pay + two weeks half pay)

· Private medical insurance (after two years)

· Access to training and development courses

· Annual wellbeing day with budget

· Quarterly company strategy and social events

Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a hardworking, meticulous individual who enjoys responsibility, variety, and contributing to impactful procurement projects. With a strong focus on professional development and a lively, supportive team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in procurement.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Basingstoke

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English