Procurement and Contracts Manager

Wellington College is one of the world's leading co-educational boarding and day schools located in rural Berkshire set in a stunning 400 acre campus, home to a blend of breathtaking original architecture and modern state-of-the-art facilities to provide the best possible education environment for our pupils. We have an exciting opportunity within our Finance department who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Procurement and Contracts Manager. About the role: You will join on a part time, permanent basis (Flexible hours - 22.5 -30 hours per week over 4-5 days). The postholder will be responsible for for providing expertise in the procurement of goods and services to support the buying decisions of The Wellington College and to manage/facilitate relationships with key suppliers to ensure the smooth operation of major contracts. Dedication, hard work and passion will see you go far at Wellington College, we value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop existing and gain new skills with career progression opportunities available. Benefits: Wellington College offers a wide range of benefits, in addition to a competitive salary we offer 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, generous contribution to the personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity/Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, free parking, College Fee remission and access to a health cash plan. (based upon a full time role and will be pro-rated as applicable) Key responsibilities (Including but not limited to; see job description for full requirements): Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers including catering, uniform and college shop provision, negotiating best possible service provision, pricing and payment terms. Monitor key contracts against KPIs and facilitate monitoring and feedback between internal stakeholders and the supplier. Build up a detailed, complete and reliable database of utility usage to provide quality data to utility providers. Person Specification The successful incumbent must have Relevant qualification in Procurement/Project management (e.g. Prince II) (desirable) Procurement knowledge and experience/qualification in supplier management. (essential) Knowledge and experience in contract drafting & review. (essential) Experience of negotiating with suppliers in a variety of fields. (essential) Utility cost management experience. (essential) So, if you are committed to contributing towards the College community, think you've got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please apply now. For further details, including how to apply, please visit the Support page of our website at https://wellingtoncollegerecruitment.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/. We can only accept applications via our vacancy website application form. Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date or to close the vacancy prior to closing date if deemed appropriate. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Wellington College, GB

Posted Date: 2/4/2025