Regional Commercial Procurement Manager

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is looking for a Regional Commercial Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team and help us deliver real value for the academies and communities we serve.

This is a chance to own a varied portfolio of procurement projects and act as the go-to commercial expert for your region — leading tenders from design through to contract commencement, and building the kind of trusted relationships with schools, suppliers and stakeholders.

As Regional Commercial Procurement Manager, you'll deliver an end-to-end business partnering service across our large academy customer base, helping bring the Trust's Commercial Strategy to life through a multi-year programme of prioritised regional tenders. Within your portfolio, you will develop commercial strategies with academies and central teams, running compliant and competitive tender processes, and ensure contracts are set up for success from day one.

You'll also be a key source of assurance for the Head of Commercial Procurement, the National Leadership Group and Trustees, helping the Trust demonstrate value for money, supplier alignment, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks including the Procurement Act 2023.

About you

You're an experienced public procurement professional — MCIPS qualified (or equivalent), degree-educated, or simply highly experienced at senior category/procurement manager level with a strong grounding in PCR2015/PA2023. You’ll have a track record of managing complex, concurrent tenders.

You are an experienced, self-motivated procurement professional with a ‘customer-first’ mind-set to work with the Head of Commercial Procurement (HoCP), delivering an end-to-end business partnering service across our large Academy customer base alongside Central Team specialists in Estates, School Improvement, Finance and ICT.

You will be able to draft robust tender clauses, spot and mitigate commercial risk, and turn spend and market data into a smart procurement strategy. Just as importantly, you're a natural relationship-builder: confident influencing senior stakeholders, comfortable working independently as a remote-based ‘trusted advisor', and genuinely curious about the commodity markets and challenges facing the schools you support.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

Benefits that care for you

We value your hard work and dedication, and we're committed to ensuring you feel supported, both professionally and personally so that you are in the best position to make the most impact for the children and young people in our schools.

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including:

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

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 21 September 2026 with interviews due to take place the week commencing 28September 2026.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.