Hybrid IT Procurement Manager — Strategic Sourcing

Procurement People; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,900 - 56,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Generous Pension

26 Days Holidays & Bank Holidays

Professional Development and Training Support

Job summary

A leading utilities business in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager. This hybrid role involves managing procurement activities, developing category strategies, and engaging with stakeholders for compliance and best value outcomes. The successful candidate will have experience in regulated environments, be ideally CIPS qualified, and hold a full UK driving licence. Attractive package includes a salary of around £51,000, car allowance, generous pension, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tenders and procurement activity in a regulated or complex organisation.
• A strong grasp of procurement regulations and compliance.
• Confidence in engaging and influencing internal stakeholders.
• Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards it.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a point of contact for procurement guidance and best practice.
• Delivering compliant procurement activities including sourcing, tendering, renewals, and negotiations.
• Supporting the development of category strategies.
• Influencing stakeholders to deliver best-value outcomes.
• Ensuring procurement activity meets internal controls and legal requirements.

Skills

Experience in managing tenders

Strong grasp of procurement regulations

Confidence in engaging and influencing stakeholders

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

A leading utilities business in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager. This hybrid role involves managing procurement activities, developing category strategies, and engaging with stakeholders for compliance and best value outcomes. The successful candidate will have experience in regulated environments, be ideally CIPS qualified, and hold a full UK driving licence. Attractive package includes a salary of around £51,000, car allowance, generous pension, and professional development support.