Procurement Manager

Lowell; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK finance sector is seeking a Procurement Manager to shape sourcing strategies and supplier relationships. This role offers the chance to implement change in a dynamic environment, with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

3% flexible benefits

Hybrid working environment

Free parking

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Life assurance

On-site gym facilities

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience within the Financial Services is desirable.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Own key supplier relationships and negotiate purchasing terms.
• Drive supplier identification, tendering, and contract negotiation.
• Work closely with legal team to manage risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Collaboration

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

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Summary

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.

Summary

We’re on a mission to make credit work better for all.

We buy debt from lots of different companies in all kinds of sectors. We treat people with dignity, helping customers pay off their Lowell debt in practical and affordable ways.

According to The Sunday Times, we’re one of the best places to work in the UK. Why? Because of the people who work here. Warm, welcoming, and super-talented. It’s our people that make us great.

We celebrate and share success, learn from failure, embrace change, and savour challenge.

Join us and from day one you’ll have a voice in one of the most dynamic companies in the UK finance sector. Our new colleagues tell us they love the support we give them and the recognition they receive for a job well done. And wherever you are in Lowell, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of millions of people going through tough times.

Job Description

Procurement Manager

Location: Thorpe Park, Leeds, Flexible Working Available

At Lowell, we’re entering an exciting new chapter—embracing AI and digital innovation to transform how we work. As we grow, we’re looking for a Procurement Manager to help shape our sourcing strategy and supplier relationships in the UK.

You’ll own, maintain and develop sourcing for all UK businesses independently and, in respect of high value contracts and any group initiatives affecting the UK, working with the Group Strategic Sourcing Partner.

If you'd like to be part of a brand new role, an opportunity to have a voice and implement change......read on!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own key supplier relationships, negotiating and improving purchasing terms across the UK business (including property, stationary, vending, consumables, utilities, professional services and IT) and analysing the commercial impact on the business.
• Drive forward new supplier identification/tender/negotiation, outsourcing and contract negotiation
• Work closely with Supplier Relationship Managers to mitigate risk, identify opportunities and grow a strategic supplier agenda
• Promote a strong & effective cost culture throughout all appropriate levels of the business
• Work closely with the UK Legal team to manage risk and ensure company exposure to reputational, legal and financial risk is mitigated.
• Negotiate favourable, improved invoice payment terms for UK suppliers.
  
  
  

What We Need From You

• Experience within the Financial Services is desirable.
• CIPS qualification is essential.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and functions.
• Understanding of contract law and supply of goods / services agreements.
• Commercial Awareness – able to understand business priorities / goals and develop the procurement process accordingly.
  
  
  

What Will You Get In Return

• Discretionary annual bonus for a job well done, earn up to 5% of your annual salary.
• 3% flexible benefits; choose additional benefits or take as cash each month. Whether it’s extra holiday or dental cover, there’s something for you.
• Hybrid working environment: Work in our new purpose-built Leeds office at Thorpe Park, designed to support collaborative working and those meaningful moments you’ll only get from being in the office.
• Free parking when you are in the office and when working from home, you’ll be fully equipped with everything you need to be successful.
• 28 days holiday plus public holidays with the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Life assurance.
• A fantastic culture with more little perks along the way including self-development opportunities, recognition awards, and on-site gym facilities.
• Wellbeing support and a programme of webinars and classes geared towards mindfulness.
  
  
  

Ready to join us?

Our people are our greatest asset. That means part of our mission is building a workplace where you can grow with us, and help us make a difference, together.

Together, we go further - and it starts with you. So, if you’re interested in adding your voice to our fantastic team, take the first step and apply today…

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

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