Role: Procurement LeadLocation: Barnsley (2 days) / Home (hybrid)Type: PermanentSalary: 42,000 - 46,000 (DOE)Sellick Partnership are supporting an Academy Trust exclusively to recruit a Procurement Lead to drive procurement strategy, compliance, and value for money across the Trust.This is a strategic and hands-on role working closely with the CFO, school leaders, budget holders, and the central finance team to strengthen commercial governance and optimise procurement practice.Key responsibilities:Develop and implement a Trust-wide procurement strategy aligned to strategic prioritiesMaintain and review Procurement Policy and Financial Regulations, ensuring compliance with the Academy Trust Handbook 2025Ensure all procurement activity achieves value for money, transparency, and effective competitionEstablish and monitor procurement thresholds, tendering procedures, and approval routesEnsure compliance with Public Contracts Regulations, subsidy control principles, and DfE guidanceMaintain and oversee the Trust''s contract register and procurement pipelineSupport schools and central teams in achieving best value through sourcing, aggregation, and compliant frameworksEmbed contract management and supplier performance monitoring across the TrustSupport internal audit and scrutiny processes by ensuring documentation is complete and compliantIdentify opportunities for collaborative purchasing, digital systems adoption, and efficiency improvementsKey requirements:Strong procurement ..... full job details .....