Regional Commercial Procurement Manager

About the role

Ormiston Academies Trust is seeking a Regional Commercial Procurement Manager to join its Procurement team and deliver real value for the academies and communities it serves. The role will own a varied portfolio of procurement projects, act as the go‑to commercial expert for the region, lead tenders from design through to contract commencement and build trusted relationships with schools, suppliers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver an end‑to‑end business partnering service across a large academy customer base, translating the Trust’s Commercial Strategy into a multi‑year programme of regional tenders.
• Develop commercial strategies with academies and central teams, run compliant and competitive tender processes, and ensure contracts are set up for success from day one.
• Provide assurance to the Head of Commercial Procurement, the National Leadership Group and Trustees by demonstrating value for money, supplier alignment and compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and other regulatory frameworks.

Required profile

• Experienced public procurement professional – MCIPS qualified (or equivalent), degree‑educated or with senior category/procurement manager experience and strong grounding in PCR2015/PA2023.
• Proven track record of managing complex, concurrent tenders and drafting robust tender clauses.
• Self‑motivated, customer‑first mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, work independently as a remote‑based trusted advisor and turn spend and market data into smart procurement strategies.

Required skills

• MCIPS qualification
• Knowledge of PCR2015 procurement regulations
• Knowledge of PA2023 procurement regulations

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service)
• Generous pension and life cover
• Health and well‑being programmes, including a counselling service
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through a benefits platform
• Free confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and flexible working arrangements
• Automatic pay progression