Group Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry leader is on the lookout for a passionate Group Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead procurement across multiple indirect categories, manage substantial spend, and implement innovative processes that enhance procurement value. You will be instrumental in shaping the procurement function, working closely with senior stakeholders to foster best practices in a fast-paced, multinational environment. If you are driven by ambition and looking for a role that offers clear progression opportunities, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple indirect procurement categories is essential.
• Track record of driving supplier rationalisation and cost efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across indirect categories and Capex projects.
• Drive supplier rationalisation and implement new procurement processes.

Skills

Supplier Rationalisation

Cost Efficiency

Stakeholder Engagement

Procurement Strategy

Contract Management

Education

CIPS Qualification

Tools

P2P Systems

ERP Systems

Job description

Are you a driven aspirational Senior Category Manager or experienced Category Manager, looking to advance your career in a role that matches your ambition and drive for success?

Are you looking to shape and implement strategy in a growing, multinational business?

An industry leader is seeking a Group Procurement Manager to drive procurement efficiency, supplier rationalisation, and stakeholder engagement across a multi-unit, multinational organisation.

The Role

As Group Procurement Manager, you will:

1. Lead procurement activities across Indirect categories (IT, HR, estates, contractors, R&M) and also Capex projects.
2. Manage up to £50m spend while optimising contracts and increasing procurement value perception.
3. Drive supplier rationalisation and implement new procurement processes.
4. Work closely with senior stakeholders to embed procurement best practices in a dynamic, fast scaling environment.
5. Be a key part of building the procurement function from the ground up.
6. Implement procurement systems and processes in a multi-site, multinational business.
7. Gain stakeholder buy-in, establish procurement as a key value driver across the organisation.

Career growth and continued expansion; this role offers clear progression opportunities as the department scales.

Who We're Looking For

1. Experience managing multiple procurement categories, multiple indirect categories is essential.
2. Track record of supplier rationalisation and driving cost efficiencies.
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
4. Familiarity with P2P, ERP systems is advantageous.
5. A clear vision of what 'good' procurement looks like.
6. Experience in a multi-business unit environment is advantageous.
7. CIPS qualification is beneficial but not essential.

If this role has your interest, we would love to discuss further and look forward to your CV / Application.