Procurement Manager

I’m supporting a well-established UK content and communications organisation that is creating its first dedicated procurement function. This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to help build procurement capability from the ground up. Working alongside a senior commercial leader, you will take ownership of day-to-day sourcing, supplier management, contract management and commercial savings across a varied indirect spend portfolio.

This is not a role for someone looking to inherit a fully established procurement environment. The successful candidate will need to be a hands-on self-starter who is comfortable creating structure, challenging existing practices and building procurement’s credibility across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading end-to-end RFQs, RFPs and supplier negotiations
• Managing sourcing activity independently within an agreed delegated authority
• Delivering measurable cost savings and cost avoidance
• Managing supplier onboarding, due diligence and ongoing performance
• Establishing and maintaining an approved supplier list and contract register
• Taking ownership of renewals, notice periods and commercial negotiations
• Improving spend visibility and reducing off-contract expenditure
• Supporting the implementation of procurement policies, controls and approval processes
• Working closely with Finance to strengthen purchase order compliance
• Coaching budget holders and positioning procurement as a commercial partner
• Supporting procurement activity across technology, SaaS, travel, facilities, professional services and operational services