Category Procurement Manager - £70K

1st Executive Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FTSE100 organization seeks a Procurement Manager - Professional Services to drive strategic value creation through effective procurement management. This role offers the opportunity to influence at the highest levels within the organization, focusing on complex sourcing projects and stakeholder relationships, particularly in a fast-paced, regulated environment. The position includes an attractive salary and outstanding benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Professional Services & Consultancy procurement.
• Background in a regulated environment, ideally in Financial Services.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing executive level.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex sourcing projects from strategy through to contract.
• Acting as a trusted business partner to C-suite stakeholders.
• Defining and delivering category strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

Contact:

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Job ref:

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Published:

1 day ago

Duration:

NA

Expiry date:

2025-08-16

Startdate:

ASAP

Procurement Manager - Professional Services
Location: Greater Manchester (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 powerhouse?

1st Executive is proud to partner with a leading FTSE100 organisation, recognised for its exceptional growth over the past two years. As the business continues its dynamic evolution-reshaping both customer experiences and internal operations-Procurement is front and centre, unlocking innovation through world-class third-party partnerships.

Now's your chance to be part of that journey.

The Role: Procurement Manager - Professional Services

As Procurement Manager, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing for a high-impact Professional Services and Consultancy portfolio. This is more than just procurement-it's strategic value creation.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading complex sourcing projects from strategy through to contract across the full suite of professional services.

Acting as a trusted business partner to C-suite stakeholders, influencing decision-making and demonstrating the strategic value of procurement.

Defining and delivering 3-5 year category strategies, aligned with business goals and regulatory expectations.

Embedding best-in-class supplier and contract management, while unlocking innovative ways to maximise third-party consultancy value.

Championing transformation and agility in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What You Bring:

Proven experience managing Professional Services & Consultancy procurement.

Background in a regulated environment, ideally Financial Services.

Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing at executive level.

Strategic thinker with experience delivering long-term category plans.

Degree and/or CIPS qualification (preferred).

Based in the UK with current Right to Work status.