Procurement Manager

Davies Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Group in Liverpool is seeking a Procurement & Supplier Management Analyst to join the Group Procurement & Supplier Management team. In this role, you will support various business units throughout the procurement lifecycle including sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier onboarding.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience in procurement or supplier management. This role plays a key part in strengthening supplier governance and ensuring risk management compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret and present data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of procurement framework.
• Partner with stakeholders for sourcing and supplier selection.
• Assist in contract negotiation and onboarding.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Job description

Procurement & Supplier Management Analyst Location

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Procurement & Supplier Management Analyst to join our Group Procurement & Supplier Management team. Operating within the first line of defence (1LOD), you will play a key role in delivering a business-partnering approach across the organisation.

This role will support business units throughout the full procurement lifecycle – including sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, renewals, and forward planning – while ensuring robust third‑party risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will also contribute to developing procurement maturity, providing meaningful management information, and strengthening supplier governance across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Group’s Procurement and Third‑Party Risk Management framework.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to deliver sourcing activities, market research, and supplier selection.
• Assist in contract negotiation, supplier onboarding, renewals, and termination processes.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation and cost efficiencies in collaboration with Finance and business stakeholders.
• Support governance structures overseeing supplier performance, service delivery, and contractual compliance.
• Contribute to training and awareness initiatives to improve procurement knowledge across the Group.
• Assist with external legal interactions where required.
• Develop and maintain procurement guidance materials for business-wide use.

About You

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience in procurement and/or supplier management.
• Exposure to financial services is advantageous.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (FCA, PRA, EBA) relating to outsourcing and third‑party risk management is highly desirable.