Procurement and Payments Manager

Procurement and Payments Manager Location: Sutton, South London Contract: Permanent, Full Time Start: ASAP We are recruiting for an experienced Procurement and Payments Manager to join a well-established education organisation in South London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in procurement, supplier management, contracts and financial controls to take ownership of a developing function and play a key role in improving processes, reducing costs and delivering greater value for money. Reporting into the senior finance team, you will manage procurement and payment activity across the organisation, lead a small team and work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead the organisation s procurement and payments function Manage supplier relationships and support effective contract management Oversee procurement processes and associated financial controls Ensure payments are processed accurately, efficiently and compliantly Analyse expenditure and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies Support procurement planning across different departments Review existing suppliers, contracts and purchasing arrangements Work closely with budget holders and senior stakeholders Develop and improve procurement processes, policies and controls Lead, support and develop a small team Promote best practice and a value-for-money approach across the organisation About You We are looking for someone who combines ..... full job details .....