Procurement Manager

CIPS

Coleshill CP

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Laptop and phone

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday buy & sell

Phs Perks discounts

Virtual GP

ILM training

9am-5pm, weekdays

Pension and Life Assurance

Free parking on site

Job summary

phs Group seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead category strategy across cleaning, hygiene, washroom, and related consumables. You will drive supplier performance, manage key contracts and develop a Procurement Specialist within a cross-functional team.

The role emphasises delivering value, improving service levels and supply resilience, with a focus on stakeholder influence and measurable cost savings.

Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in procurement category management across cleaning, hygiene, washroom, janitorial and consumables.
Proven track record delivering category strategies with measurable cost savings.
Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing significant supplier contracts.
Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and risk assessment skills.
Experience managing end-to-end procurement from sourcing to contract implementation.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver category strategies to improve commercial performance, service levels and supply resilience.
Identify cost-saving opportunities via spend analysis and market insight.
Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and driving value.
Lead end-to-end procurement activities (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, tenders, supplier evaluations).
Coach, support and develop a Procurement Specialist.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Analytical capability

Risk assessment

Project management

Education

CIPS qualification

Relevant degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems/tools

Job description

Working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sustainability and Finance teams, you'll lead category strategy, sourcing activities and supplier performance while managing and developing a Procurement Specialist to ensure effective day-to-day procurement delivery. Your role as Procurement Manager at phs Group will involve:

Develop and deliver category strategies that improve commercial performance, service levels and supply resilience.
Identify cost-saving opportunities through spend analysis, market insight and strategic sourcing activity.
Build and manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiating contracts and driving value across the supply chain.
Monitor market trends, emerging products and cost drivers to support informed business decisions.
Lead end-to-end procurement activities including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, tenders and supplier evaluations.
Manage product portfolio development, stock availability and category performance.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business objectives and customer requirements.
Coach, support and develop a Procurement Specialist.
Demonstrable experience in procurement category management, with a strong background in cleaning, hygiene, washroom, janitorial, and related consumable product categories.
A strong track record of delivering category strategies, commercial value and measurable cost savings.
Excellent negotiation skills and experience managing significant supplier contracts.
Strong commercial awareness, analytical capability and risk assessment skills.
Experience managing end-to-end procurement processes from sourcing through to contract implementation.
The ability to influence stakeholders and present confidently at senior level.
A proactive, self-motivated approach with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and procurement systems/tools.
CIPS qualification, relevant degree, or equivalent professional experience.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
At phs Group, the UK's leading hygiene services provider, we're looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of key product categories across cleaning, hygiene, washroom, janitorial and related consumable products. This is an exciting opportunity to influence commercial performance, optimise supplier relationships, and deliver innovative product solutions that support both customer satisfaction and business growth., phs is a leading hygiene services provider in the UK, Spain, and Ireland, offering a wide range of washroom, healthcare, and floorcare services to over 120,000 customers. Founded in 1963, the company emphasises its commitment to sustainability and social value through initiatives like waste-to-energy programs, efforts to improve washroom equality for periods and incontinence, and setting science-based targets for Net Zero by 2040.

At phs, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.