Procurement Officer

Post Title: Procurement Officer

Responsible to: Head of Payroll & Procurement

Location: STOCCAT Central Office

Salary: Grade 6 scp 19 – 24 Actual Salary £33,119 - £35,412

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks per year)

Hours per week: Full time (37 hours per week)

Start date: 1 January 2027 (or earlier, if possible)

Closing date: 8 November 2026

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking a Procurement Officer to support the Trust’s growing procurement function. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

Working closely with the Head of Payroll & Procurement, you will play a key role ins supporting procurement activities across the Trust. This includes supplier sourcing and management, contract administration, procurement reporting, purchasing support and stakeholder engagement. You will help ensure compliance with procurement regulations and Trust procedures whilst identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies and achieve best value. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with suppliers, colleagues, contribute to procurement projects and support the continued development of procurement systems and processes across the Trust.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values - One of Hope

Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage

As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation

St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who will:

• Have experience working in a procurement, purchasing or commercial support environment.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and identify efficiencies.
• Process excellent administrative and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Have experience of using procurement, purchasing or finance systems.
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
• Demonstrate a proactive and self-motivated approach to work, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Show a commitment to achieving value for money whilst maintaining compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding, diversity and professional development.

We can offer:

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

To apply, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=3216532K6Q

Commitment to Safeguarding:

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: TBC

Interview date: TBC

*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*