Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

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

Job summary

A leading company in Preston is seeking a Procurement Manager specializing in corporate and professional services. This role involves managing the entire procurement cycle, from tendering processes to contract negotiation while engaging stakeholders. The successful applicant will have opportunities for career development in a transformative organization that values efficiency.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing tendering processes and contracts.
• Experience in financial services or public sector procurement preferred.
• Ability to drive service and value improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement cycle.
• Prepare tender details and negotiate contracts.
• Engage stakeholders throughout procurement processes.

Skills

Tendering processes

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Service improvements

Job description

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Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services, Preston, Lancashire

Client: Grafton Recruitment

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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 services-based organization that is driving transformation and promoting business in local economies. This is an exciting and dynamic organization, offering opportunities to contribute to increased efficiency.

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

The role involves managing the full procurement cycle, engaging stakeholders, preparing tender details, and negotiating and implementing contracts. Currently, the role does not include team management, 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.
• Driving service and value improvements in service categories.
• Experience in financial services or public sector procurement is preferred.

To learn more, please contact Adrian Harrison (Principal Consultant - Procurement Recruitment) or apply through the advert.