Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Job Title: School Procurement and Purchasing Officer
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time

About the School

A thriving academy in Aylesbury is seeking an organised Procurement and Purchasing Officer to support purchasing activities across the school. The role would suit someone with strong administrative and commercial awareness who can help ensure goods and services are sourced efficiently, expenditure is monitored and purchasing procedures are followed.

About the Role

You will support the school's purchasing and supplier administration, working closely with the finance and operations teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing purchase requests and raising purchase orders.

• Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotations and confirm delivery arrangements.

• Monitoring orders, deliveries and outstanding invoices.

• Maintaining accurate supplier records and purchasing documentation.

• Supporting price comparisons and identifying cost-effective options.

• Ensuring purchases follow the school's financial procedures and approval processes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous procurement, purchasing or finance administration experience.

• Experience in a school or public-sector organisation is advantageous.

• Strong numerical and organisational skills.

• Confidence using spreadsheets, purchasing systems and databases.

• Good communication and supplier liaison skills, with attention to detail.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.

How to Apply

If you have purchasing or procurement administration experience and are looking for a role within the education sector, please send your CV for consideration.