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About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Procurement Manager to join a well established Multi College Trust based in West London on an initial 6-month contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent. The role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with approximately two days per week working remotely from home. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong transformation and change experience who can operate at pace and deliver tangible results. Key Requirements * Public sector procurement experience – essential * Strong, practical knowledge of the Procurement Act * Proven experience managing tendering and end-to-end procurement * Demonstrable procurement transformation/change experience * Minimum 2–3 years' procurement experience * Understanding of public sector spending models and governance * Ability to work at pace and deliver tangible results * A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to think outside the box * Strong stakeholder management skills * MCIPS/FCIPS or working towards qualification is desirable, but not essential * Experience within education/FE/college environments would be advantageous * Experience creating procurement templates, processes and documentation is a bonus If you're a Procurement Manager looking for an opportunity to drive change across a dynamic Multi-College Trust, this could be the ideal next step