Purchasing Professional

The Northumberland Church of England Academy is a Multi Academy Trust that strives to provide a supportive, diverse and inclusive learning environment for all staff and students.

The Trust currently has a new opportunity for an experienced Procurement Professional to join the Central Services team and play a key role in the finance department.

The purpose of this role is to provide an effective procurement function for the Trust, and provide advice and guidance on procurement matters. In return, the successful candidate will be part of an experienced team within a fast growing multi academy Trust that values growth and development.

This position is 22.5 hours per week.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow financial and administrative procedures, reviewing and updating them to reflect current working practice as required.
• Provide advice and support for all large, contractual procurement, or tender activities, defined annually in the finance procedures manual.
• Research and compare suppliers, goods, and services to ensure the trust benefits from any economies of scale.
• Carry out internal audits with school admin managers and teams to ensure financial information is an accurate representation of the transactions they claim to represent, and ensure that the data is collated appropriately and managed/stored correctly.

Our Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The Nest - Our nursery/childcare provision specifically for NCEAT staff
• Free Parking
• Study Support
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - free 24/7 health and well-being support for all members of staff within the Trust
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (full time staff)

If you would like to develop your skills and make a difference within NCEAT, then we look forward to receiving your application!

NCEA Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check