Group Procurement Manager

TES; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Sheffield. This role involves overseeing the entire procurement lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and maintaining supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Strong negotiation and analytical skills are essential, alongside a deep understanding of UK procurement law. This hybrid position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to lead procurement initiatives within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension

State-of-the-art offices

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement in a mid to large size organization.
• Strong contract management background, including renewals, negotiation, and supplier performance oversight.
• Knowledge of UK procurement law, contract structures, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all existing supplier contracts, ensuring performance and value for money.
• Develop and implement a company-wide procurement strategy.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities without compromising operational quality.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Process implementation

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

CRM / ERP systems

Job description

Job Title : Procurement Manager

Department : Finance

Location : Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Working Pattern : Hybrid (includes 3 days each week in the office)

Contact Type : Full time, permanent

Salary : Up to £60,000

Reporting to : CFO / Group FC

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Procurement Manager to take full ownership of our procurement function. This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, ensuring best value, compliance, and strong supplier performance across all existing and future contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of strategic thinking, hands-on delivery, negotiation strength, and the ability to embed robust procurement processes within a growing business.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a company-wide procurement strategy aligned to financial and operational goals.
• Create and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure compliance and control.
• Introduce process improvements and digital tools to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Train and support internal teams on procurement processes, contract usage, and supplier engagement.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Manage all existing supplier contracts, ensuring performance, value for money, and adherence to agreed service levels.
• Lead contract renewals, renegotiations, and re-tenders, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Implement structured supplier performance reviews and escalation processes.
• Contracts vary in size and scope, up to multi-million £GBP.

End-to-End Procurement Execution

• Support sourcing activities including market research, tendering, bid analysis, and supplier selection.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, SLAs, and contractual risk provisions.
• Draft, review, and oversee the execution of procurement contracts with legal support where required.

Cost Management & Value Delivery

• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities without compromising operational quality or service.
• Track and report on savings, contract spend, and procurement KPIs.
• Work with Finance Business Partners to provide visibility of spend performance and risks to the Executive Leadership Team.

Risk, Compliance & ESG

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and relevant UK legislation.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks including financial, operational, and sustainability risks.
• Support ESG, ethical sourcing, and responsible procurement initiatives.

What will you need to succeed?

• Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement in a mid to large size organisation.
• Experience procuring technology products for internal business use, including software and CRM / ERP.
• Strong contract management background, including renewals, negotiation, and supplier performance oversight.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to drive savings and improvement initiatives.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience implementing procurement processes, systems, or frameworks.
• Knowledge of UK procurement law, contract structures, and risk management.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) beneficial but not essential.

What do you get in return?

(Use your existing benefits section from the template : 25 days annual leave, pension, state-of-the-art offices, etc.)