Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

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

Job summary

A dynamic service-based organization in Leeds is seeking a Procurement Manager for Corporate Services and Professional Services Categories. The role involves overseeing the procurement cycle, managing tenders, and enhancing vendor performance. Opportunities for career development are available as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tender processes and contract setup.
• Understanding of financial services or public sector procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle, including tender document preparation.
• Engage stakeholders and negotiate contracts.
• Deliver service and value improvements in service categories.

Skills

Tender management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor performance management

Service and value improvement

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 plus excellent benefits (including pension and bonus)

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

We are seeking a Procurement Manager experienced in corporate or professional services categories. Responsibilities include category management, tendering, and contract negotiation.

The role involves managing the full procurement cycle, engaging stakeholders, preparing tender documents, and negotiating contracts. Although the position does not currently oversee a team, there are prospects for career development as the team grows.

Experience Required:

1. Managing tender processes, contract setup, and vendor performance management.
2. Supporting stakeholders throughout procurement processes.
3. Delivering service and value improvements in service categories.
4. 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.