Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A major logistics company is seeking a Procurement Manager for a hybrid position based in Chesterfield, Stockport, or London. You will lead sourcing strategies and manage tender processes for high-value contracts. The ideal candidate will have a CIPS qualification or be working towards it, alongside experience in innovative sourcing and strong negotiation skills. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Car allowance

Healthcare

18% annual bonus potential

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

24/7 wellbeing support

Qualifications

• CIPS Qualification or currently working towards it.
• Proven track record in implementing sourcing strategies.
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing plans and tenders.
• Manage end-to-end tendering processes for large contracts.
• Align stakeholder needs with company strategy.
• Collaborate across procurement teams.
• Maintain accurate contract records.

Skills

CIPS Qualification or working towards

Innovative sourcing strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Change management

Advanced negotiation

Problem-solving skills

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.

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.

Extra Benefits

• Family friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
• Discounts and offers – more than 800 offers to help you save on groceries, holidays and household bills*.
• Supportive and generous company sick pay.
• Your wellbeing – 24/7 access to services and tools to support physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing.

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.

We are committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. Applications are open to all individuals.

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