Senior Procurement Manager
Posted 4 days 9 hours ago by 1st Executive Ltd
Locations: Redhill (Hybrid - around 40% in-office)
Salary: Up to £75K + Bonus + Strong Benefits
Duration: 9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Start date: ASAP
Expiry date: 2025-10-02
Overview: Looking for your next impactful role in Procurement? This could be it. We're on the lookout for a Procurement Category Manager to join the team on a 9-12 month FTC. If you're comfortable working across a wide mix of indirect categories, confident managing complex supplier relationships, and ready to hit the ground running in a well-established function, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference.
You'll be working closely with internal teams to shape sourcing strategies, manage key third-party relationships, and ensure everything runs smoothly from both a commercial and regulatory point of view. It's a hands-on role where you'll be trusted to take ownership and deliver results.
What you'll be doing:- Leading end-to-end category management across UK & Ireland
- Running sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs), negotiating contracts, and ensuring suppliers deliver what they promise
- Helping shape procurement processes, policies, and performance standards
- Partnering with finance and business leads to align budgets and spend
- Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA) and helping manage supplier risk
- Driving value, savings, and smarter ways of working using proven procurement tools
- Solid procurement experience, especially across indirect spend
- Collaborative, commercially aware, and able to challenge the status quo when needed
- A strong communicator who can build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Confident managing sourcing and contracts from start to finish
- You'll be joining a procurement team that's trusted and visible across the business
- Flexible, hybrid working - around 40% in the office
- Competitive salary and great benefits, including:
- Performance-related bonus
- Private health cover
- Up to 12% employer pension contributions
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell extra days)
- Life assurance, discounts, and wellbeing support
If you're looking for a contract role where you can take the lead, bring fresh ideas, and work with a supportive team-you'll fit right in.
We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.
Applicants must demonstrate current and valid UK Right to Work