Regional Procurement Manager
At OneSchool Global UK, we're creating a more strategic, commercial and data-driven approach to procurement across our network of 23 campuses and Regional Support Office. We're looking for an experienced Regional Procurement Manager to lead that journey and establish a visible, value-focused procurement function that delivers meaningful impact across the organisation. This is a senior, hands-on role that combines strategic thinking with practical delivery. Reporting to the Regional Director of Operations, you will shape procurement strategy while personally leading key sourcing activity, supplier negotiations, contract management and continuous improvement initiatives.
About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a commercially-minded procurement professional who wants the scope to influence how procurement is delivered across a complex, multi-site organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, IT, Facilities and People functions to strengthen governance, improve supplier performance, drive value for money and ensure procurement decisions support long-term organisational objectives.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and delivering the regional procurement strategy and pipeline
Leading tenders, sourcing exercises and supplier negotiations
Building strong supplier and contract management frameworks
Driving measurable commercial value and efficiencies
Strengthening procurement governance, compliance and assurance
Managing supplier and supply chain risk
Providing expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders
Developing procurement capability and best practice across the organisation
This role is about far more than transactional purchasing. We are looking for someone who can challenge constructively, influence decision-making and create a procurement function that delivers genuine commercial value and operational benefit.
About You
You will be a confident procurement professional with experience operating in a complex or multi-site environment and a proven track record of delivering commercial outcomes.
We're looking for someone who:
Has substantial end-to-end procurement and tendering experience
Can successfully manage senior stakeholder relationships and influence decisions
Brings strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Has experience managing contracts, suppliers and procurement risk
Enjoys identifying opportunities for savings, value creation and service improvement
Can balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery
Has the confidence to challenge established ways of working and drive positive change
Is passionate about building effective procurement processes that deliver measurable results
Experience within education, charities, the public sector or another regulated environment would be particularly valuable. MCIPS status or equivalent professional procurement expertise is highly desirable.