Category Procurement Manager - £70K

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in Edinburgh is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing for professional services. This strategic role involves working directly with C-suite stakeholders and implementing long-term category strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in consultancy procurement within regulated environments and a degree or CIPS qualification. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 along with an outstanding benefits package, with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Professional Services & Consultancy procurement.
• Background in regulated environments, ideally Financial Services.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with influence at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Leading sourcing projects from strategy to contract across professional services.
• Partnering with C-suite stakeholders to influence decisions and demonstrate procurement value.
• Developing and executing 3-5 year category strategies aligned with business and regulatory goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Influencing decisions

Supplier management

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

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Category Procurement Manager - £70K, Edinburgh

Client:

1st Executive

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

06.08.2025

Expiry Date:

20.09.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Manager - Professional Services

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 50% WFH)

Salary: Up to £70,000 + Outstanding Benefits Package

Are you a strategic procurement professional ready to influence at the highest levels and drive transformation across a FTSE100 organisation? 1st Executive partners with a leading FTSE100 company, known for its growth. As the business evolves, procurement plays a key role in innovation and operational transformation.

The Role:

Procurement Manager - Professional Services

As Procurement Manager, you'll oversee sourcing for a professional services and consultancy portfolio, focusing on strategic value creation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading sourcing projects from strategy to contract across professional services.
• Partnering with C-suite stakeholders to influence decisions and demonstrate procurement value.
• Developing and executing 3-5 year category strategies aligned with business and regulatory goals.
• Implementing supplier and contract management best practices to maximize consultancy value.
• Driving transformation and agility in a dynamic environment.

What You Bring:

• Experience managing Professional Services & Consultancy procurement.
• Background in regulated environments, ideally Financial Services.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with influence at executive level.
• Strategic mindset with experience in long-term planning.
• Degree and/or CIPS qualification (preferred).
• Based in the UK with current Right to Work status.