Procurement and Contract Manager

Royal British Legion; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK charity is seeking a Procurement and Contract Manager to join their Commercial team. This role involves managing procurement projects, developing strategy, and fostering key supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in end-to-end procurement and a proven ability to engage with stakeholders. This position offers flexibility in working arrangements, including remote work options.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Development courses

Opportunities to volunteer

Travel loans and Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing end to end procurement projects.
• Ability to develop procurement strategy and category plans.
• Confidence in engaging and influencing key internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage procurement projects for maximum value.
• Partner with business stakeholders to become a trusted partner.
• Lead investigations and implement strategic category plans.
• Develop tools and templates for procurement function.
• Manage key supplier relationships to improve performance.

Job description

Are you a Procurement professional looking for a new opportunity? Would you like a key role within the busy Procurement team of a leading UK Charity?

We are looking for a Procurement and Contract Manager to join our busy Commercial team at the Royal British Legion (RBL) and to own the delivery of the procurement of goods and services across our Fundraising, Remembrance & Marketing area.

Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Contract Manager, this role will see you implementing procurement and contract management best practice to deliver all technical and commercial requirements ensuring RBL procurement continues to operate as a best in sector function.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Responsibilities

• Identification and management of procurement projects that deliver maximum value and mitigate risk
• Partnering with business stakeholders to become a trusted and valued business partner
• Establishing requirements, leading investigations, development and implementation of strategic category plans, benchmarking and cost analysis techniques
• Assisting with the growth and development of the Procurement function to include developing and use of tools and templates, reporting and delivering training to business stakeholders
• Providing support on the development of and where appropriate directly manage key supplier relationships to improve delivery performance

Procurement in the UK’s largest armed forces charity offers a fulfilling blend of meaningful impact, professional growth, collaborative work and stimulating challenges. You'll contribute to a valuable cause, collaborate with passionate individuals, and gain specialised expertise while navigating complex procurement challenges.

You will have experience in managing end to end procurement projects and developing procurement strategy and category plans. You will be able to demonstrate experience of undertaking market testing, data analysis and benchmarking and will be confident in engaging and influencing key internal stakeholders.

You will be contracted to our London, Haig House Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee Benefits

• 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

Closing Date: 26 November 2025

Interview Notes: There is an expected two stage interview process – first stage being held virtually via Teams on 3rd December and second stage in person at our Haig House office on 9th December.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.