Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

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

Job summary

A dynamic organisation in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager for Corporate and Professional Services. The successful candidate will oversee category management, tender processes, and contract negotiations, driving service improvements and stakeholder engagement. Strong opportunities for career advancement are highlighted, making this an exciting role for a motivated professional.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tendering processes and setting up contracts.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and support throughout procurement.
• Preferred background in financial services or public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of the procurement process.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Prepare tender details and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Tendering processes

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor performance management

Service improvements

Job description

Role: Procurement Manager - Corporate Services and Professional Services Categories

Location: Leeds Base Location, with 3 days in 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, and you will be part of the process of further developing their efficiency.

We are recruiting for a Procurement Manager with a background in corporate or professional services-based categories. You will be responsible for category management, tendering, and contract negotiation in these areas of spend.

You will manage the full cycle of the procurement process, engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs, preparing tender details, and negotiating and implementing contracts. Currently, this role does not have team management responsibilities, but the organisation is growing, and this role offers significant opportunities for career development and progression.

Experience Required:

• Managing tendering processes, setting up contracts, and managing vendor performance.
• Supporting stakeholders throughout the procurement process.
• Delivering service improvements and value from service categories.
• Experience in financial services or public sector procurement is preferred.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Adrian Harrison (Principal Consultant - Procurement Recruitment) or apply through the advert.