Procurement Manager

Dogs Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal welfare charity in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead their procurement function. This role involves overseeing a small team, ensuring effective procurement practices, and driving cost efficiencies. Candidates should have significant experience in a senior procurement role and possess advanced negotiation skills. The charity values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in a senior procurement role with a commercial focus.
• Ability to communicate complex information to lay audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Procurement function.
• Manage and support a small team.
• Establish and roll out procurement policies and processes.
• Build commercial and negotiation capability across the organisation.
• Manage contracts and supplier activity.

Skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Professional procurement qualification

Job description

Are you ready to lead a procurement function that truly makes a difference?

We’re looking for a values‑driven Procurement Manager to ensure Dogs Trust secures the best value from its goods and services. Overseeing a small team, you’ll champion robust procurement practices, support our sustainability goals, and drive cost efficiencies that enhance operational effectiveness and long‑term financial sustainability.

What does this role do?

• Lead and develop the Procurement function, embedding new ways of working and collaborating across the charity.
• Manage, support and develop a small team through effective supervision and coaching.
• Establish and roll out procurement policies, processes, staff guidance, training, KPIs and reporting.
• Build commercial and negotiation capability across the organisation through training and mentoring.
• Manage contracts and supplier activity, including tender processes, contract reviews and identifying opportunities for best value and efficiencies.

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you’ll need considerable experience in a senior procurement role, with a commercial focus and advanced negotiation skills to ensure Dogs Trust gets the best value for money. You’ll need strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information to lay audiences, while also having excellent attention to detail. A professional procurement qualification is desirable.

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four‑legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.