Procurement Manager

About This Role

This Procurement Manager role is an opportunity to take ownership of purchasing across a growing international school, building efficient processes, developing trusted supplier relationships, negotiating excellent value, and ensuring resources arrive on time. The position suits a practical, commercially minded individual who enjoys making things work better and is not afraid to be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Shape and continuously improve clear, efficient, and transparent procurement processes, aligned with school policies and budgets
• Own the entire purchasing journey, from sourcing and comparing quotations to negotiating terms, placing orders, and tracking deliveries
• Find smarter ways to spend, achieving cost savings without compromising quality or service
• Build productive, long-term relationships with suppliers and service providers, and address issues when things do not go to plan
• Partner with department heads to understand their needs, plan ahead, and deliver on time
• Work closely with Finance on budget planning, monitoring, accurate expense allocation, and procurement commitments
• Keep purchasing documentation organized and accurate, including orders, contracts, invoices, and supporting records
• Use procurement data to report on spending, savings, budget utilization, and supplier performance

Requirements

• At least three years' relevant procurement or purchasing experience, ideally across the full procurement cycle
• A genuinely hands-on approach: comfortable following up an order as well as improving a process
• Strong negotiation skills, commercial judgment, and an eye for value
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and the ability to balance competing priorities
• Good knowledge of the Cyprus supplier market, plus confident online research and sourcing skills
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and fluency in both English and Greek
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently and collaboratively
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline would be an advantage

Benefits

• The opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing school with a distinctive educational model
• A modern, professional working environment with opportunities to learn and develop
• A referral program and optional participation in the company group medical scheme

Important Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00

Safeguarding and Applicant Information

The Island Private School of Limassol is committed to safeguarding students and follows safer recruitment practices. Appointment is subject to reference and police checks.