Procurement Manager
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 December 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Acorn Care and Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 296871FAJ |
Summary
We’re reimagining work/life balance – and you could be part of it.
At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.
That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay.
If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Bolton (Hybrid working 2 days in the office)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
About Us
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans.
Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity. And our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.
The Role:
As Procurement Manager, you will lead the procurement function across multiple categories including infrastructure, fleet management, and operational resources. You will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities meet high standards of quality, compliance, sustainability and cost-effectiveness, while aligning with strategic growth objectives.
What you'll do:
Lead, plan, and coordinate procurement exercises across the business in a cost-effective and efficient way.
Lead procurement for new site openings, including sourcing of, equipment, utilities, and vehicles.
Manage and develop the procurement team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Ensure all procurement processes adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery of goods and services meets quality standards.
Carry out due diligence checks on suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Maintain supplier databases, contracts registers, and succession planning strategies.
Oversee tenders, price reviews, and onboarding of new suppliers.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast needs and align procurement with operational plans.
Management of the whole fleet including ordering of new vehicles, on-going support and vehicle de-fleet and reallocation processes.
Management of procurement reports to track suppliers and costs
Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring favourable terms and value for money.
Provide a customer-focused procurement service, handling supplier complaints and disputes effectively.
What we're looking for:
Proven experience in procurement management, ideally within education, healthcare, or multi-site operations.
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, quality assurance, and sustainability requirements in procurement.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Familiarity with procurement systems and compliance frameworks.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
Commercial acumen and a track record of achieving cost efficiencies.
Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.
That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay.
If the trial proves successful, we’ll roll out the 4DWW across the Group – making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.
Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Bolton (Hybrid working 2 days in the office)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
About Us
At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive when given the right environment for success. As one of the world’s leading providers in our sector, we deliver exceptional, research-led education tailored to each individual, with smaller class sizes and personalised learning plans.
Our vision is to empower every child with a world-class education that nurtures potential and inspires lifelong learning. Our mission is to unlock that potential through personalised learning and opportunity. And our promise is simple: we listen, we work together, and we are accountable to one another to make the remarkable happen.
The Role:
As Procurement Manager, you will lead the procurement function across multiple categories including infrastructure, fleet management, and operational resources. You will be responsible for ensuring procurement activities meet high standards of quality, compliance, sustainability and cost-effectiveness, while aligning with strategic growth objectives.
What you'll do:
Lead, plan, and coordinate procurement exercises across the business in a cost-effective and efficient way.
Lead procurement for new site openings, including sourcing of, equipment, utilities, and vehicles.
Manage and develop the procurement team, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Ensure all procurement processes adhere to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
Monitor supplier performance and ensure delivery of goods and services meets quality standards.
Carry out due diligence checks on suppliers to ensure compliance and quality standards.
Maintain supplier databases, contracts registers, and succession planning strategies.
Oversee tenders, price reviews, and onboarding of new suppliers.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast needs and align procurement with operational plans.
Management of the whole fleet including ordering of new vehicles, on-going support and vehicle de-fleet and reallocation processes.
Management of procurement reports to track suppliers and costs
Negotiate supplier contracts, ensuring favourable terms and value for money.
Provide a customer-focused procurement service, handling supplier complaints and disputes effectively.
What we're looking for:
Proven experience in procurement management, ideally within education, healthcare, or multi-site operations.
Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, quality assurance, and sustainability requirements in procurement.
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Familiarity with procurement systems and compliance frameworks.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions.
Commercial acumen and a track record of achieving cost efficiencies.
Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils’ potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS