Central Procurement Manager

Gold Group Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 car/travel allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension

Health insurance

Job summary

A recruitment specialist firm is seeking an experienced Central Procurement Manager in Manchester. This role involves leading a procurement team, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance while offering a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 and hybrid working opportunities. The ideal candidate should possess extensive procurement experience and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven category management capability.
• Experience in regulated or complex project environments.
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing central procurement team.
• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Enforce compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Senior-level procurement experience

Strong commercial acumen

Leadership experience

Proficient in P2P systems, Excel, Power BI

Skilled communicator and negotiator

Organised, decisive, and delivery-focused

Knowledge of ISO frameworks

Education

MCIPS qualification or active progression

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Gold Group | Construction Recruitment Specialist

Central Procurement Manager - National Infrastructure Frameworks

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

£55,000 to £65,000 + car & package

Central Procurement Manager will lead the strategic procurement function, driving category strategy, supplier governance, and operational alignment across multiple business units. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and is based near Manchester with hybrid working. It requires leadership of a central team delivering procurement governance, category management, and supplier performance improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing central procurement team
• Oversee performance management, resource allocation, and training plans
• Act as escalation point for procurement issues and decision‑making
• Foster a results‑driven and compliant team culture
• Oversee supplier onboarding and compliance audits
• Ensure adherence to internal and client governance frameworks
• Manage supplier performance and drive measurable improvement
• Lead strategic supplier reviews and approve final evaluations

Category and Framework Management

• Develop and implement category strategies that drive value and innovation
• Execute procurement programmes across frameworks to deliver cost efficiency
• Analyse market trends and risks to inform category planning
• Lead end‑to‑end tendering processes, negotiations, and contract awards
• Manage supplier segmentation and category performance reporting

Governance and Process Improvement

• Enforce compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and legislation
• Drive standardisation and process optimisation across procurement operations
• Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing in line with ESG commitments
• Oversee integrity of procurement systems and data accuracy

Performance and Reporting

• Produce board‑level reports on procurement performance and supplier stability
• Track KPIs across category and team performance metrics
• Represent the procurement function with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Senior‑level procurement experience with proven category management capability
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and supply chains
• Demonstrated success in cost reduction, process improvement, and risk control
• Leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary procurement teams
• Proficient in P2P systems, Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools
• Skilled communicator and negotiator, able to engage at executive level
• Organised, decisive, and delivery‑focused
• MCIPS qualification or active progression toward certification
• Experience in regulated or complex project environments (utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or engineering)
• Knowledge of ISO frameworks, ESG governance, and ethical procurement standards

Benefits and Development

• Starting salary of £55,000 to £65,000
• £5,000 car/travel allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with purchase option
• Contributory pension, life assurance, and private medical cover
• Health insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and employee savings platform
• Structured leadership development and progression within a national delivery business

If you're an experienced Central Procurement Manager keen on joining an established and growing business, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today for a confidential chat.

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.