North East Learning Trust - "Every child experiences excellence every day." The North East Learning Trust is a multi-academy trust founded by The Academy at Shotton Hall in Peterlee.A family of 13 schools, NELT also deliver initial teacher training through their outstanding school-based provider, North East SCITT, to ensure new teachers are trained to the highest standards.North East Learning Trust exists to give children across the North East of England the very best education and is founded on deeply held principles that every child has the right to an excellent education.The Trust holds a simple vision that "Every child experiences excellence every day." This is shared by all schools and staff in the Trust and is the guiding principle of everything they do. Nigel Wright are delighted to be partnering with North East Learning Trust as they embark on the next phase of their exciting growth journey. Job Role: Procurement Manager If you are passionate about delivering effecting contract and supplier management, striving for best value for money, this could be your next step roleNorth East Learning Trust are looking for a Procurement Manager to join their central team.Areas of responsibility will include Managing and monitoring of supplier performance and relationships Support and protect the integrity of the procurement policy, ensuring all trust expenditure is compliant and actively promote the preferred supplier register Support long term expenditure budget planning and analysis Maintain and evaluate the Trust register of preferred and approved suppliers Provide support to key internal stakeholders and provide general advice and assistance trust wide on all procurement matters. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Flexible working arrangements Hybrid working (3 days office based) Generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days holiday Local government pension scheme Modern office spaces Many other benefits such as wellbeing resources, discounts and access to learning and development