Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

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

Job summary

A leading services-based organization seeks a Procurement Manager for Corporate and Professional Services in Southampton. The role involves managing procurement processes, including tendering and contract negotiations, with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in stakeholder support and service improvement strategies.

Benefits

Excellent pension plan

Bonus structure

Qualifications

• Experience managing tendering processes and vendor performance.
• Proven skills in stakeholder support throughout procurement.
• Ideal background in financial services or public sector procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle of procurement process including tendering and contract negotiation.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand needs and prepare tender details.
• Drive value improvement from corporate and professional services categories.

Skills

Tender Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Performance Management

Service Improvement

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Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services, southampton

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Client:

Grafton Recruitment

Location:

southampton, United Kingdom

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

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

Grafton Recruitment are working exclusively with a services based organisation, who are driving the transformation and promotion of 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 a 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 for these areas of spend.

You will manage the full cycle of the procurement process, engaging with stakeholders over their needs, preparing tender details, and negotiating and implementing contracts. This role does not have responsibilty for a team currently, however they are a growing and developing team and the role offers a great opportunity for career development and progression.

Experience Required:

• Managing tendering processes, setting up contracts and managing vendor performance.
• Managing and supporting stakeholders through the procurement process.
• Delivering service and value improvement from services categories.
• Experience in financial services or public sector procurement would be ideal.

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