Sharpsmart
Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the day-to-day sourcing, contracting and supplier management activity across the business. Reporting into Finance, this role plays a key part in ensuring all purchasing is cost effective, compliant and well controlled.
You will take ownership of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process through Coupa, working closely with Accounts Payable and budget holders to ensure smooth, accurate and auditable transactions. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can balance commercial delivery with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.
Key role focus
- Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection
- Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals
- Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against agreed KPIs
- Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities
- Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets
- Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa
- Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows
- Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance
- Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently
- Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards
- Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing
- Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation
- Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend
- Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions
- Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice
- Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews
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Essential
- Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role
- Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks
- Hands-on experience with P2P systems
- Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable
- Good understanding of procurement governance and controls
Desirable
- CIPS qualification or working towards it
- Experience supporting audits and compliance processes
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