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Procurement Manager

Leighton Buzzard
£55k – £65k/yr
Posted 2 days ago
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Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to support the delivery of strategic procurement activity across a range of Indirect categories. Working 2 days per week in the office, this role involves:

  • Acting as a key point of contact for procurement matters
  • Partnering with stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions
  • Ensuring robust governance and promoting best practice across all procurement activities

Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting the development and delivery of category strategies and sourcing plans
  • Leading end-to-end procurement and tender processes
  • Managing supplier selection, due diligence, and onboarding
  • Negotiating commercial terms and contractual agreements
  • Ensuring effective contract management and compliance
  • Driving cost efficiencies and value improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring supplier performance and risk

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What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Demonstrable experience in procurement or category management
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Experience in commercial negotiations and contract management
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach
  • Experience in supplier relationship management
  • Understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks

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What You’ll Get in Return

  • A strategic, business-facing procurement role
  • Opportunity to influence key procurement decisions and outcomes
  • Exposure to a broad stakeholder base
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
  • A collaborative, professional working environment

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Skills

Procurement
Category Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Influencing Skills
Commercial Negotiations
Contract Management
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills
Supplier Relationship Management
Governance
Compliance

Location

Leighton Buzzard, England, United Kingdom

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