Procurement Governance Manager

Lorien; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Procurement Ops / Governance Manager to oversee the governance and operational processes of the Cost Control Centre. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in procurement operations and governance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively. This role also requires proficiency in procurement systems and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations or governance within a large organization.
• Ability to review and consolidate information from multiple sources.
• Proven ability to engage and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate governance and operational processes.
• Manage meeting preparation, follow-up, and decision-making.
• Maintain tracking and reporting for compliance and improvement.

Skills

Procurement governance experience

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Process management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procurement systems (e.g., Ariba)

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Ops / Governance Manager to lead and coordinate the end-to-end governance and operational processes of the Cost Control Centre, ensuring effective review, assessment, and approval of procurement requests. This role consolidates recommendations, manages meeting preparation and follow-up, facilitates decision-making, and maintains robust tracking and reporting to support compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement in procurement governance.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in Procurement governance: Demonstrable experience in procurement operations, governance, or a similar function, ideally within a large or complex organization.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to review, assess, and consolidate information from multiple sources to form clear recommendations.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Process Management: Experience coordinating and facilitating governance meetings, including preparing pre-read materials, tracking actions, and documenting decisions.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reviewing documentation, tracking decisions, and maintaining audit trails.
• Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify issues, elevate appropriately, and drive resolution in a timely manner.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable using procurement systems (e.g., Ariba or similar), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and collaboration tools.
• Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines (including SLAs), and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely.