Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Procurement Manager to enhance efficiency in corporate and professional services. This role offers the opportunity to oversee the procurement cycle and engage stakeholders in a dynamic environment, with potential for career growth as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing tender processes and vendor performance.
• Ability to support stakeholders in procurement cycles.
• Background in financial services or public sector procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement cycle and engage stakeholders.
• Prepare tender documents and negotiate contracts.
• Drive efficiency improvements in procurement categories.

Skills

Tendering processes

Contract negotiation

Vendor performance

Service improvements

Job description

Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services, Maidstone

Location: Maidstone, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

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 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 dynamic organization offers an exciting opportunity 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 areas of spend.

You will oversee the full procurement cycle, engaging stakeholders, preparing tender documents, and negotiating and implementing contracts. Currently, this role does not manage a team, but there are opportunities for career development as the team grows.

Experience Required:

• Managing tendering processes, contracts, and vendor performance
• Supporting stakeholders through procurement processes
• Delivering 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 the advertisement.