Procurement Manager

Chase Buchanan Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Competitive holiday allowance and bank

Charity matching and payroll giving

Eye care contributions

Annual flu vaccination vouchers

Birthday leave

Health cash plan

Job summary

Campions in London is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement function, delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.

You will shape procurement strategy, build strong supplier partnerships and drive efficiencies across the business, ensuring cost-effective sourcing and well-managed contracts while supporting wider commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience and strategic sourcing focus.
• Experience managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy to reduce costs and maximise value.
• Lead sourcing activities including tenders, RFQs and negotiations.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor performance and risk.
• Oversee contract lifecycle with SLAs and renewals.
• Manage day-to-day procurement operations for goods and services.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

CIPS Level 5 or 6

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Job Advert

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Euston, London / Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the organisation's procurement function, delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape procurement strategy, build strong supplier partnerships and drive operational efficiencies across the business. Working closely with stakeholders across multiple departments, you'll ensure goods and services are sourced cost‑effectively, contracts are well managed, and procurement processes support the organisation's wider commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's procurement strategy, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and maximise value.
• Lead sourcing activities, including tenders, supplier selection, RFQs and commercial contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, mitigating risk and ensuring high standards of quality and service.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, service level agreements and renewal schedules.
• Manage day‑to‑day procurement operations, ensuring the timely and cost‑effective purchasing of goods and services across the business.
• Monitor procurement budgets, analyse spend and deliver measurable cost savings without compromising quality or service.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements and ethical sourcing standards, supporting audits where required.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice, support strategic projects and continuously improve procurement processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating supplier contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Demonstrable experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and contract management processes.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g. CIPS Level 5 or 6).
• Experience leading tender processes and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience working within a multi‑site or complex operational business.

Skills & Attributes

• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Collaborative approach with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, results‑driven and focused on continuous improvement.

Perks That Make a Difference

• Employee assistance programme
• Competitive holiday allowance and public holidays
• Charity matching and payroll giving
• Contribution towards eye care tests
• Annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Birthday leave
• Health cash plan plus a range of other additional benefits that are linked to specific job grades

We are an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from everyone who is excited by the opportunity to join us. At Campions, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will thoroughly consider all applications without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity status, or disability status.