Procurement Manager (Non-IT)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to drive category strategies and lead sourcing initiatives in a greenfield environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in professional services, be strategic yet hands-on, and adept at navigating complexity while managing senior stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and attractive bonuses.

Benefits

Attractive bonus

Broader benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Procurement Manager or Category Manager in financial services.
• Global professional services category experience.
• Ability to operate strategically in a greenfield environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies across non-IT.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives including RFP/RFI processes.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Supplier evaluations

Contract negotiations

Stakeholder management

Job description

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JSS are looking for a Procurement Manager covering non-IT categories to join a prestigious financial services firm. You will be joining a greenfield environment where your deep category knowledge will be instrumental in delivering value and mitigating risk across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute global category strategies across non-IT with a particular focus on Professional Services, aligned with business objectives and regulatory considerations, ensuring delivery of sustainable value and continuous improvement.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including market analysis, RFP/RFI processes, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with a newly formed procurement operations function to establish and embed procurement best practices.
• Partner closely with senior stakeholders across the business to understand needs, influence demand, and align procurement strategy with business goals.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, innovation, and long-term value creation while mitigating supply and reputational risks.

To be considered:

• Procurement Manager / Category Manager from financial services.
• Global professional services category experience.
• Ability to operate strategically while being hands-on in a greenfield environment.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and influencing senior stakeholders globally.

On Offer:

• £80,000 - £85,000 plus attractive bonus and broader benefits.