Procurement Manager 6 month FTC

ZipRecruiter; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will lead key procurement initiatives, ensuring value and mitigating risk through tender processes and supplier management. Candidates should have proven procurement experience, especially in tech environments and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Collaborative culture

Values-led organisation

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, ideally in tech or software environments.
• Expertise in contract law and supplier management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading tender processes and contract negotiations.
• Reviewing and redesigning procurement policies.
• Providing data-driven insights on procurement metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Supplier Management

Tendering Best Practices

Education

Experience in Procurement

Tools

Excel

Contract Management Systems

Job description

Job Description

Procurement Manager (6-Month FTC)
Location: Hybrid - Office based in Worcester
Salary: Competitive, DOE

Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)

Are you a strategic and commercially-minded Procurement professional seeking your next opportunity? Do you have a knack for streamlining processes, managing suppliers, and driving real cost savings? If so, this could be the perfect interim role for you.

We're seeking a Procurement Manager on a 6-month fixed term contract to lead key procurement initiatives and embed long-term value across the business.

What you'll be doing:

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  Leading tender processes and contract negotiations to ensure value and mitigate risk

  
  




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  Reviewing and redesigning procurement policies and purchasing processes

  
  




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  Implementing and supporting new contract management systems

  
  




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  Building a Supplier Code of Conduct and managing supplier performance

  
  




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  Providing data-driven insights with reporting on key procurement metrics

  
  




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  Supporting internal stakeholders with planning, compliance, and cost optimisation

  
  

What you'll bring:

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  Proven experience in procurement, ideally within tech or software environments

  
  




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  Expertise in contract law, supplier management, and tendering best practices

  
  




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  Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

  
  




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  Analytical mindset with advanced Excel/data skills

  
  




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  Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting

  
  

Why join?

You'll be joining a values-led organisation that puts people at the centre, committed to , innovation, and teamwork. They are proud of their open and collaborative culture - one where every employee can shape the future and make a real impact.

If you're a Procurement specialist ready to hit the ground running and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.