Procurement Manager

Dogs Trust Company Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead its procurement function. You will manage a small team, develop procurement policies, and ensure the organization secures the best value for its goods and services. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in procurement and advanced negotiation skills. This role offers competitive compensation of £61,500 per year plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a senior procurement role.
• Ability to communicate complex information to lay audiences.
• Proven track record in managing procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement function.
• Manage, support, and coach a small team.
• Establish and roll out procurement policies and processes.
• Build commercial and negotiation capability across the organization.
• Manage contracts and supplier activity.

Skills

Senior procurement experience

Advanced negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional procurement qualification

Job description

Procurement Manager

Application Deadline: 3 December 2025

Department: Delivery and Performance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £61,500 per year + benefits

Description

Are you ready to lead a procurement function that truly makes a difference?

We’re looking for a values-driven Procurement Manager to ensure Dogs Trust secures the best value from its goods and services. Overseeing a small team, you’ll champion robust procurement practices, support our sustainability goals, and drive cost efficiencies that enhance operational effectiveness and long-term financial sustainability.

What does this role do?

As Procurement Manager, you'll:

• Lead and develop the Procurement function, embedding new ways of working and collaborating across the charity.
• Manage, support and develop a small team through effective supervision and coaching.
• Establish and roll out procurement policies, processes, staff guidance, training, KPIs and reporting.
• Build commercial and negotiation capability across the organisation through training and mentoring.
• Manage contracts and supplier activity, including tender processes, contract reviews, and identifying opportunities for best value and efficiencies.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 15th December 2025, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll need considerable experience in a senior procurement role, with a commercial focus and advanced negotiation skills to ensure Dogs Trust gets the best value for money. You’ll need strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate often complex information to lay audiences, while also having excellent attention to detail. A professional procurement qualification is desirable.