Procurement Manager

Overview

A start-up technology company at the forefront of management solutions is looking for a Procurement Manager to join their team in Greater Manchester. This role offers you the chance to shape and lead procurement operations in a business that is transforming how their clients operate worldwide, with a focus on both hardware and software products. You will be instrumental in ensuring seamless supplier relationships, efficient logistics, and robust compliance across global markets.

What You'll Do

What You'll Do:

As Procurement Manager you will play an integral part in driving operational excellence by overseeing all aspects of procurement from strategy through execution. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve:

• Leading the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with organisational objectives to support global expansion.
• Managing end-to-end Source-to-Pay (S2P) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles using ERP.
• Overseeing supplier relationship management (SRM) and supply chain management (SCM), fostering dependable partnerships with suppliers across multiple regions.
• Conduct comprehensive tendering processes including RFQs, RFIs, and RFPs.
• Supervise direct, indirect, and service procurement across all business functions, optimising spend through category management and demand planning.
• Oversee global shipping logistics across air, sea, road, and courier modes.

What You Bring

This opportunity is suitable for someone looking for a step up in their procurement career, applicants from a Buyer role will be considered depending on background. Ideally, your experience should include:

• Ideally, experience in IT hardware/software/electronic components procurement.
• Understanding of supplier risk management frameworks alongside proven ability to run effective tendering processes such as RFQs/RFIs/RFPs.
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems.
• Ideally, familiarity with ISO 27001 information security standards; awareness of SOC II requirements; knowledge of ISO 14001 sustainability principles.
• Exceptional negotiation skills supported by experience in contract drafting/review (with legal support) for both domestic and international suppliers.

The Company

Employees benefit from 3 days in the office and 2 from home, with an accessible office just steps from the local train station. Other benefits also include best-in-class share options, enhanced parental leave policies, 25 days annual leave + birthday + bank holidays, and access to digital nomad policies supporting remote working ambitions.

As a fast-growing start up, this organisation stands out as an industry leader delivering modular cloud-native solutions that revolutionise their clients operations globally. The company's ethos places diversity, equality and inclusion at its core: every colleague is valued regardless of background or circumstance. As part of a close-knit yet ambitious team scaling rapidly across continents, with over 75 clients already served, you'll have the chance to make meaningful contributions while enjoying genuine support for your personal and professional growth journey.

How to Apply

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on or .

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About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + Benefits + Flexible Working

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Greater Manchester