Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service-based organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee corporate services procurement. This role includes managing tendering processes, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring service efficiency. Excellent career progression opportunities are available as the team develops.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tendering processes and contract negotiation.
• Background in financial services or public sector procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full procurement cycle and category management.
• Engage stakeholders to prepare tender details and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Tendering processes

Vendor performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Service improvements

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Procurement Manager - Corporate and Professional Services, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: Grafton Recruitment

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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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 with 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 and dynamic organization, offering opportunities to develop 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.

You will oversee the full procurement cycle, engaging stakeholders to understand needs, preparing tender details, and negotiating and implementing contracts. While this role does not currently manage a team, there are opportunities for career development and progression as the team grows.

Experience Required:

• Managing tendering processes, contract setup, and vendor performance management.
• Supporting stakeholders through the procurement process.
• Delivering service improvements and value from 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 this advert.