Procurement Manager

Royal mail; Chesterfield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their Facilities Management and Utilities Procurement Team. This hybrid role demands an experienced procurement professional skilled in managing high-value contracts and leading change within a team. The ideal candidate will develop sourcing strategies and manage tendering processes to maximize value. With a competitive salary and benefits, this position is ideal for a proactive individual seeking to make an impact within a well-known organization.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Generous company sick pay

Discounts on groceries and household bills

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing innovative sourcing strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects at pace and meeting deadlines.
• Skilled in change management with practical application.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategies for goods and services.
• Manage end-to-end tendering processes for large-scale contracts.
• Develop and implement sourcing plans and negotiate contracts.

Skills

CIPS Qualification

Negotiation expertise

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Programme management

Education

CIPS Qualification or working towards it

Job description

Job reference 333307
Procurement Manager
Competitive salary, plus £3,500 car allowance, healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates
12 Month Fixed Term, Full time

This is a hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in the office. You can choose to be based at one of our locations: Chesterfield (Future Walk), Stockport (Highbank House), or London (Farringdon).

Join a team at the heart of a £7.8 billion organisation, leading strategic sourcing and supplier relationships that power one of the UK’s most recognisable brands. With a vast supplier base across national and global markets, you’ll drive smart, sustainable procurement decisions that make a real impact.

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a proven track record in managing end-to-end tendering processes and high-value contracts? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Facilities Management and Utilities Procurement Team. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on leading change within an established team and enjoys working on complex, large‑scale projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead sourcing strategies for goods and services, delivering exceptional value and mitigating risk across complex, high‑value contracts.

• Develop and implement sourcing plans, tenders, and negotiations in line with policy and timelines.
• Manage end‑to‑end tendering processes for large‑scale contracts.
• Support internal stakeholders, understanding their needs and aligning with company strategy.
• Contribute to category strategies and collaborate across procurement teams for maximum impact.
• Maintain accurate contract records and provide insights to drive value and reduce risk.
• Apply expert negotiation skills and act as a commercial escalation point.
• Take ownership of your development and support others in theirs.

About You

• CIPS Qualification or currently working towards this.
• A proven track record in developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
• Strong ability to build stakeholder buy‑in and deliver results.
• Experience managing multiple projects at pace and meeting challenging deadlines.
• Skilled in programme and change management with practical application.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and experience resolving contractual and commercial issues.
• Advanced negotiation expertise.

Benefits

• Family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
• Discounts and offers - over 800 offers to help you save on groceries, days out, holidays and household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay.
• Your Wellbeing - 24/7 access to services and tools to help you get the most out of life, from physical and mental health to financial and social support and advice. It’s free and for everyone.
• *Available only to perm employees.

Next Steps

The next stage of the selection process will be a face‑to‑face or virtual interview consisting of competency based and role specific questions.

Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

We understand that candidates may not meet all the criteria for the role. If your experience is different, but you have relevant skills we’d love to hear from you.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

Closing Date: 18th January. Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

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