Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Job reference REQ000924

£37,581 to £42,000 per annum

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL/Hybrid minimum 20% office-based

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

Join Us at WWF-UK - Procurement Manager

We re excited to be recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join our Procurement Team, within the Operations Dept at WWF-UK.

As Procurement Manager and you will be a member of a committed team responsible for ensuring the best value for money, reducing the risks with our suppliers and supporting the procurement function across a third party supplier budget of more than £35m.

Reporting to the to the Head of Procurement, you will manage limited categories of spend in collaboration with internal stakeholders as well as develop and implement category strategies to ensure optimised quality, transparent total cost of ownership and high service levels across the business.

To help us drive forward our mission to restore nature and tackle climate change you will bring the following attributes and experience:

Experience of working as a procurement professional in an organisation with comparable supplier spend or greater.

A track record of achieving procurement improvements and cost savings.

A good technical appreciation and experience of several procurement categories

Experience of negotiating and reviewing supplier contracts

Considering or working towards Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) qualification/equivalent

Experience of using electronic procurement systems

Experience of producing and communicating procurement management information.

Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills

The ability to plan work and to operate to tight deadlines and prioritise effectively

What we offer

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here s what you can expect:

Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working options, to support your work life balance

5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution

Learning and development opportunities to help you grow

Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.

This role is hybrid with a minimum 20% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.

At WWF-UK, we re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what s left isn t enough. We re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it s a race we can win with everyone s help.

We re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.

How to apply

Click the link to apply via our website. You ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.

Application closing date - 29/10/2025

Our Diversity Promise to You

At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.

We don t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.

We re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

So, if there s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.

Safeguarding Commitment

Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter. Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent

We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.

If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.