Procurement Manager

JSS Search; Watford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee all corporate spend and drive sustainable value within the organization. The successful candidate will manage sourcing initiatives, develop procurement strategies, and improve supplier relationships while maintaining compliance and enhancing social responsibility in the supply chain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in indirect procurement or category management.
• Strong expertise in sourcing and supplier negotiation.
• Experience embedding sustainable and responsible procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across Corporate Services categories.
• Design and deliver category strategies and run full RFP processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement governance.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainable procurement practices

Job description

This range is provided by JSS Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Senior Consultant - Procurement at JSS Search

JSS Search have partnered with an ambitious and high-impact organisation to recruit a Procurement Manager. This role will take responsibility for all corporate spend, along with other marketing and generalist categories.

This role will support the business's long-term strategic procurement programme with a focus on driving sustainable value and embedding social responsibility into the supply chain.

The Opportunity

The successful postholder will lead sourcing initiatives from end to end, acting as a key advisor to stakeholders across the organisation. You’ll develop and execute procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, ensure compliance, and help deliver measurable outcomes aligned with ESG and Social Value goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across Corporate Services categories.
• Design and deliver category strategies and run full RFP processes.
• Negotiate and draft contracts in collaboration with internal teams.
• Build effective and influential relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Embed sustainability and social value principles into the procurement lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with internal procurement governance and standards.
• Manage vendor performance and ensure ongoing value delivery.
• 5+ years’ experience in indirect procurement or category management.
• Strong expertise in sourcing, supplier negotiation, and contract management.
• Familiarity with Corporate Services categories and related procurement challenges.
• Experience embedding sustainable and responsible procurement practices.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage complex, time-sensitive projects.

What Success Looks Like

• Efficient contract delivery aligned with commercial and legal expectations.
• Demonstrated cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
• High stakeholder satisfaction and procurement process compliance.
• Supplier partnerships that reflect sustainable and socially responsible practices.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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