Procurement & Tenders Specialist — Public Sector

SF Partners are supporting an established client within Further Education that is looking to recruit an Assistant Category Manager on a permanent basis. This role sits within a lovely team with opportunities for progression and development.

Hours: full time Monday to Friday

Salary: £31,000-£36,500

What you’ll do

• Run RFQs/tenders from plan to award (supplier comms, evaluation, award records).
• Source via collaborative frameworks and manage below‑threshold activity to procedure.
• Support above‑threshold procurement (PA23/PCR2015) including key docs and notices.
• Support contract management, KPI capture and benefits reporting (savings/social value).
• Advise stakeholders and build strong supplier relationships.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• CIPS Foundation (or equivalent) or commitment to work towards.
• Procurement experience running RFQs/tenders and keeping accurate records.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and collaborative frameworks.
• Experience in contract management and/or supplier negotiation, with evidence of delivering savings/benefits.
• Strong IT skills (e‑tendering tools and Microsoft Office) plus clear communication and organisation.

Desirable

• Higher CIPS level and/or experience in contract management, negotiation and delivering savings.
• Experience working in Higher Education or wider public sector.

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