Procurement Manager

Centrick Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Procurement Manager to enhance contractor management and supplier performance. In this dynamic role, you will drive improvements, ensuring compliance and quality while fostering strong supplier relationships. Your expertise in tendering and contractor onboarding will be vital in shaping effective procurement processes. With a focus on detail and commercial value, you will play a key role in aligning procurement strategies with business goals. Join a values-driven team that prioritizes inclusivity and professional development, offering a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Virtual GP Service

25 Days Holiday

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Extra Day Off for Birthday

Company Sick Pay

24/7 Mental Health Support

Volunteering Day for Charity

Perkbox Rewards

Qualifications

• 3+ years in procurement or contractor management role.
• Experience in tendering, SLAs, utilities, or heat networks.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor selection, onboarding, and performance.
• Lead tender processes and ensure compliance and quality.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and on-site teams.

Skills

Contractor Management

Tendering

Supplier Performance

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Reporting Skills

Education

Degree in Business

CIPS Qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Company

We are Centrick—a team of driven property experts united by a simple goal: to make customers’ lives better every day. With a growing national presence, we manage buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes, ensuring residents enjoy a peaceful and secure home.

We're all about people—professional, friendly, and always up for working closely with our teams, clients, and customers. Every step we take is about building up our people or enhancing our business. That’s why we reinvest our profits back into our team, cutting-edge tech, and the future of Centrick!

We take pride in the service we provide as well as building a collaborative culture internally.

So, who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a confident and strategic Procurement Manager with a strong background in contractor management, tendering, and supplier performance. You’ll be someone who thrives on creating structure, driving improvements, and building strong supplier relationships. With a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach, you’ll bring clarity, consistency, and commercial value to our procurement processes—while ensuring quality, compliance, and brand representation remain top priorities. If you're highly organised, solutions-focused, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

And what will you be doing?

No two days are the same but the below gives you a flavour for some of the tasks you’d typically be involved with. Even if you can’t tick everything off from the list below but think you’ve got what it takes, we’d be keen for you to apply:

1. Manage the selection, onboarding, and accreditation of contractors across regional and specialist workstreams.
2. Ensure that only the highest-performing, fully compliant contractors are engaged.
3. Be the key point of contact for all things contractor-related.
4. Lead and refine regional and national tender processes, collaborating with Compliance and Operations teams.
5. Shape clear and effective specifications across hard and soft services.
6. Ensure value for money, service quality, and alignment with business goals.
7. Develop and deliver contractor performance tracking systems and SLAs.
8. Host regular supplier meetings, championing continuous improvement.
9. Recognise excellence and take action to address underperformance.
10. Reduce supplier overload, ensuring only the right people are assigned to the right projects.
11. Manage utilities and heat networks to improve governance and cost control.
12. Identify risk, monitor insurance and compliance, and maintain a blacklisted supplier system.
13. Ensure contractors perform, whilst positively representing the Centrick brand.
14. Build strong working relationships with on-site teams and long-term partners.

We’re looking for someone who’s strategic, organised, and results-driven, with the ability to work collaboratively and lead improvements at scale.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 3+ years in a procurement or contractor management role.
2. Experience in tendering, SLAs, utilities, or heat networks.
3. Degree in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain (desirable).
4. CIPS qualification or equivalent (advantageous).
5. Advanced Excel and strong reporting ability.
6. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.
7. A confident communicator and relationship builder.
8. Meticulous about detail, compliance, and performance data.

What’s in it for you?

We’ve fostered a values driven, inclusive environment for our people so that they enjoy coming to work every day. Not only will you have access to all of the below rewards & benefits but you’ll enjoy access to Centrick Academy, our learning platform, as well as having the opportunity to undertake industry qualifications and further your professional development.

1. Health and Wellbeing: Access a virtual GP service, get help with alternative therapies or claim back optical or dental expenses.
2. Rest and Adventure: Enjoy 25 days of holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
3. Future Security: Enhanced pension scheme with a 5% match after a year.
4. Celebrate Your Day: Take an extra day off on us for your birthday!
5. Extra Time: Holiday allowance increases with your length of service.
6. Looking After You: Company sick pay increases with your length of service.
7. Your Wellbeing Matters: 24/7 mental health support and complementary counselling sessions.
8. Giving Back: One volunteering day for charity.
9. Perkbox: An interactive platform for recognising peers and receiving monthly rewards.

At Centrick inclusivity and diversity aren't just words to us—they're the core of who we are! We want every candidate to feel valued, respected and supported every step of the way.

We are all unique and we want to help you shine during the interview process. If there’s anything we can do to make you more comfortable or confident, just let us know.