Procurement Manager

Jobtailor; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing, negotiation and supplier management. The role focuses on delivering value, cost savings and alignment with budgets, while overseeing Coupa-based processes and compliance.

You will collaborate with finance, AP and budget holders to drive purchasing decisions, renew contracts, and ensure KPI targets are met through strong supplier governance and contract administration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role.
• Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with P2P systems.
• Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable.
• Good understanding of procurement governance and controls.
• CIPS qualification or working towards it (Desirable).
• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value.
• Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals.
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against KPIs.
• Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities.
• Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets.
• Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa.
• Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance.
• Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently.
• Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing.
• Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation.
• Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend.
• Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions.
• Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier Evaluation

Contract Management

Cost Savings Identification

KPI Management

Invoice Resolution

Purchase Order Compliance

Audit Support

Procurement Strategy Development

Supplier Onboarding

Education

CIPS qualification (Desirable)

Tools

Coupa

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection
• Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value
• Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals
• Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against agreed KPIs
• Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities
• Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets
• Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa
• Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance
• Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently
• Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards
• Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing
• Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation
• Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend
• Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions
• Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews

Requirements

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role
• Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks
• Hands‑on experience with P2P systems
• Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable
• Good understanding of procurement governance and controls
• CIPS qualification or working towards it (Desirable)
• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes (Desirable)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement management, including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and financial goals.

Hard Skills

• Sourcing
• Supplier Evaluation
• Contract Management
• Cost Savings Identification
• KPI Management
• Invoice Resolution
• Purchase Order Compliance
• Audit Support
• Procurement Strategy Development
• Supplier Onboarding

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Support
• Relationship Building
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIPS Qualification

Tools & Technologies

• Coupa