Procurement Manager - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

TN United Kingdom; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead their procurement efforts across multiple locations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with the Head of Procurement, focusing on integrating acquired entities and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing strong negotiation skills to drive cost efficiencies and enhance service delivery. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a supportive workplace and various benefits, including private medical insurance and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about procurement and innovation, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Options to purchase extra leave

Shared parental leave

Funded professional training

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye care support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in indirect procurement and end-to-end strategic procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes and support high-value projects.
• Negotiate deals to reduce costs and enhance service delivery.

Skills

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Influence

Contract Drafting

Procurement Category Management

Education

Degree in a relevant field

MCIPS qualification or progress towards it

Prince2/APM certifications

Tools

eSourcing platforms

MS Office

Job description

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Procurement Manager - 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Liverpool

Client: SW Group

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c1858a9372e3

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Group Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team in London, Bristol, Liverpool, or Manchester for an initial 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves working closely with the Head of Procurement on all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, leading various sub-categories, and focusing on integrating acquired entities within set timeframes. Collaboration across Procurement, M&A integration teams, and wider stakeholders is essential to ensure third-party engagements add value. The role includes negotiating deals to reduce costs and enhance service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced procurement environment, managing supplier risk, developing supplier relationships, and driving innovation. Responsibilities include acting as the first contact for categories and M&A projects, working as a Business Partner with stakeholders, managing procurement processes, supporting high-value projects, deputising for the Head of Procurement, identifying savings, managing procurement pipelines, conducting negotiations, owning the procurement process from start to finish, and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Qualifications include proven experience in indirect procurement, end-to-end strategic procurement, M&A experience, knowledge of property lease and facilities contracts, stakeholder influence skills, data analysis capabilities, contract drafting and interpretation skills, strong negotiation and supplier management skills, procurement category management understanding, experience with eSourcing platforms, and proficiency in MS Office. A degree and MCIPS qualification or progress towards it are required, with desirability for Prince2/APM certifications.

Additional Information:

Benefits include a competitive salary, private medical insurance, life assurance, pension contributions, hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, options to purchase extra leave, shared parental leave, funded professional training, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and eye care support.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Reasonable adjustments are available during the application process.