Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic services-based organisation in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for corporate and professional services. The successful candidate will manage tendering processes and engage with stakeholders to drive service improvements and contract negotiations, with a salary ranging from £60,000 to £67,500 and an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or public sector procurement preferred.
• Proven ability to support stakeholders throughout procurement processes.
• Ability to drive improvements within service categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle, from tendering to contract negotiation.
• Engage with stakeholders to prepare tender details and implement contracts.
• Contribute to category management for corporate and professional services.

Skills

Managing tendering processes

Vendor performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Service and value improvements

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Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services, Cheltenham

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Client:

Grafton Recruitment

Location:

Leeds (Base Location), with 3 days in office (Core hours 10-4) (35 Hour Week)

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Procurement Manager - Corporate Services and Professional Services Categories

Location: Leeds, with 3 days in the office (Core hours 10-4) (35 Hour Week)

Salary: £60,000 - £67,500 and excellent benefits package (including pension and bonus)

Grafton Recruitment is working exclusively with a services-based organisation that is driving transformation and promoting business in local economies. This is an exciting and dynamic organisation, offering opportunities to contribute to their efficiency improvements.

We are seeking a Procurement Manager with experience in corporate or professional services categories. Responsibilities include category management, tendering, and contract negotiation for these spend areas.

You will manage the full procurement cycle, engage with stakeholders, prepare tender details, and negotiate and implement contracts. Although this role currently does not oversee a team, there are opportunities for career development as the team grows.

Experience Required:

• Managing tendering processes, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Supporting stakeholders through procurement processes.
• Driving service and value improvements in service categories.
• Experience in financial services or public sector procurement is preferred.

If interested, please contact Adrian Harrison (Principal Consultant - Procurement Recruitment) or apply through this advert.