Procurement Manager

Gresham; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham, a global financial services technology company, is seeking a Procurement Manager to own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across its global offices. You will source, tender, negotiate contracts, onboard suppliers and manage ongoing vendor relationships to protect margins and meet regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with procurement systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP Ariba) and the ability to work closely with Finance, Legal and IT leadership to shape procurement policy

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience with procurement or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services across Gresham's global offices, from sourcing and tendering through to contract negotiation and supplier onboarding, ensuring cost-effective and compliant outcomes.
• Own supplier and vendor relationship management, conducting regular performance reviews and risk assessments to ensure service levels, commercial terms and data security standards are consistently met.
• Own the I2P platform and have experience in their set up and management.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and IT stakeholders to develop procurement policies, approval workflows and category strategies that support Gresham's growth and regulatory obligations.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across the supplier base, tracking and reporting procurement KPIs and savings against budget to senior leadership.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Sourcing & tendering

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cost discipline

Regulatory compliance

Vendor risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or related discipline

Tools

Coupa

SAP Ariba

I2P platform

Job description

Gresham is a global financial services technology company specialising in enterprise data automation. We help financial institutions ensure that their operational, regulatory and management data is complete, accurate, timely and fully auditable - particularly within complex environments where data is distributed across multiple systems.

Our solutions automate data controls, reconciliations, workflows and exception management, enabling clients to reduce operational risk, strengthen data governance and enhance confidence in reporting across highly regulated environments. Serving both buy-side and sell-side organisations worldwide, Gresham partners with clients to deliver trusted, transparent and resilient data operations.

Job Purpose

The Procurement Manager will own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for Gresham, from sourcing and tendering through to contract negotiation, supplier onboarding and ongoing vendor management. This is a hands-on, mid-level role suited to someone who enjoys building strong supplier relationships while bringing rigour and cost discipline to how the business buys goods and services.

As Gresham continues to grow across its global markets, effective procurement is central to protecting margins, managing third-party risk and ensuring our supplier base meets the security and compliance standards expected of a regulated financial technology business. This role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to shape procurement practice across the organisation and work closely with Finance, Legal and IT leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end procurement process for goods and services across Gresham's global offices, from sourcing and tendering through to contract negotiation and supplier onboarding, ensuring cost-effective and compliant outcomes.
• Own supplier and vendor relationship management, conducting regular performance reviews and risk assessments to ensure service levels, commercial terms and data security standards are consistently met.
• Own the I2P platform and have experience in their set up and management.
• Partner with Finance, Legal and IT stakeholders to develop procurement policies, approval workflows and category strategies that support Gresham's growth and regulatory obligations.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities across the supplier base, tracking and reporting procurement KPIs and savings against budget to senior leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies and contract negotiation, gained in a similar Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer role.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts and vendor risk, ideally within technology, financial services or another regulated industry.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to influence senior leadership and work effectively across Finance, Legal and IT.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Hands-on experience with procurement or contract lifecycle management systems (e.g. Coupa, SAP Ariba).
• Experience with Amazon Marketplace spend management.
• Experience of procurement within a global, multi-currency organisation.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification, or working towards.

At Gresham, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We make employment decisions based on merit, skills and potential, and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.