Procurement Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead and develop the procurement function for a diverse portfolio. With an annual spend of approximately £10M, this role covers a wide range of procurement categories.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing a procurement strategy that supports the wider business goals, ensures best value, enhances operational efficiency, and supports future growth.

£55,000 - £65,000 + BENS (great holiday allowance and discounts)

Hybrid working, ideally 2 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead procurement activity across all categories, managing a group-wide spend of circa £10M.
• Develop and roll out a scalable, company-wide procurement strategy aligned to operational and financial objectives.
• Engage stakeholders across the business to drive alignment and compliance with procurement initiatives.
• Lead the sourcing, selection, and contracting of suppliers using a structured and value-driven approach.
• Conduct supplier evaluations based on quality, cost, service, sustainability, and reliability.
• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring robust SLAs and performance monitoring processes are in place.
• Standardise purchasing practices across all sites to improve consistency, control, and compliance.
• Work closely with operational teams and finance to forecast demand and ensure seamless supply chain performance.
• Monitor supplier performance and lead reviews to ensure service and quality expectations are met.
• Oversee tenders and RFP processes, ensuring fair, competitive, and transparent selection.
• Implement reporting tools and systems to monitor spend, performance, and opportunities.
• Champion sustainable and ethical procurement practices in line with corporate responsibility goals.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to senior leadership on procurement outcomes, risks, and strategic opportunities.

Essential Skills & Competencies:

• Strong commercial and negotiation acumen.
• Organised, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive and independent working style.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and data/reporting tools.
• Effective time management, with the ability to manage priorities across multiple sites.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven procurement experience, ideally withinmulti-site environments, both indirect and direct would be an advantage
• Demonstrable success in sourcing, supplier management, and delivering cost saving
• Experience standardising procurement processes and using procurement systems.
• CIPS qualified or working towards certification.

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