Capital Projects Procurement Manager

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Construction & real estate category procurement management of capital projects, including all construction projects, including new-build, refurbishments, and fit-out.

You will build, develop and maintain strong relationships with global project capital projects teams, and external contractors, consultant and suppliers.

You will align with and deliver the procurement strategy across all projects. Generating value in cost, programme and quality.

You will manage the procurement of various school-wide contracts, and you will provide the best value for money. Negotiating and influencing pricing to achieve the best commercial outcomes.

You will review and monitor performance at all times, implementing improvements where necessary.. Ensuring that all supply chain partners are deployed consistently, efficiently, economically, in line with their contractual requirements.

You will lead or support procurement workshops, lessons learned sessions and development plans where necessary.

Ensure material requirements are always met, managing scheduling and logistics. Liaising with the project teams to ensure successful and profitable outcomes on all projects.

You will provide professional procurement advice and consultation on competitive tendering, supplier evaluation and selection, and contract management and monitoring.

You will conduct financial due diligence to support procurement decisions. Ensuring that all suppliers meet our minimum performance requirements.

You will work closely with the Commercial team to benchmark externally to ensure Inspired practices and strategies are aligned with current market practices.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Proven experience in construction & real estate procurement and supply chain management

Knowledge of construction contracts

Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship skills

Commercially astute, including data analysis

Pro-active, with strong organisational skills, and attention to detail

Ability to take ownership, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively

High I.T. proficiency

Degree (or equivalent qualification) preferred

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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