Procurement Manager

CTS Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group in Greater London is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage daily purchasing activities, oversee supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts.

The role emphasizes evaluating suppliers, maintaining records, and improving procurement systems, with opportunities to influence purchasing policy and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management.
• Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing systems.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Very strong English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily procurement and purchasing activities
• Negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, and terms
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Maintaining supplier databases and procurement documentation
• Improving purchasing systems and processes
• Defining procurement rules, guidelines, and sourcing strategies
• Supporting internal teams and assigned projects
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Procurement

Supply chain management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Related field

Tools

Purchasing systems

Job description

Who We’re Looking For

You have strong experience in procurement or supply chain management and enjoy working in a structured, fast-paced environment. You are commercially minded, analytical, and confident in negotiations, with the ability to build long-term supplier partnerships.

What You’ll Do

You will manage daily purchasing activities, oversee supplier relationships, and negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times. You will evaluate suppliers based on quality, reliability, technical capability, and availability, while maintaining accurate records and supplier databases.

You will continuously improve procurement systems and processes, develop purchasing policies, and define guidelines for tendering, quotations, and vendor selection. You will also support internal stakeholders and contribute to cross-functional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Managing daily procurement and purchasing activities
• Negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, and terms
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Evaluating suppliers based on quality, cost, and reliability
• Maintaining supplier databases and procurement documentation
• Improving purchasing systems and processes
• Defining procurement rules, guidelines, and sourcing strategies
• Supporting internal teams and assigned projects
• Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Strong knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supplier management
• Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing systems
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Very strong English written and spokenStrong planning, organization, and decision-making abilities

Why Join Us

You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, optimizing supplier performance, and supporting high-impact projects. This is a great opportunity to influence how procurement is structured and delivered in a growing organization.