Procurement Manager - Professional Services & Marketing

Morson Edge; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 12-month hybrid contract. The successful candidate will oversee procurement activities across Professional Services and Marketing categories, focusing on contract renegotiation and supplier management. This role offers a chance to contribute from day one in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Broad procurement experience with expertise in Professional Services and/or Marketing categories.
• Track record of delivering commercial value and managing large supplier bases.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working in a self‑directed, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement for Professional Services and Marketing categories.
• Manage supplier performance and renegotiate contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives.
• Contribute to the implementation of Workday in HR (where required).
• Ensure policy compliance and value delivery across key spend areas.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Contract negotiation

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager - Professional Services & Marketing
Location: Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid 3 days onsite)
Contract: 12 Months (Inside IR35)
Rate: GBP500-GBP550/day

Overview

We re recruiting a Procurement Manager on a 12-month fixed‑term contract, to lead procurement activities across Professional Services and Marketing categories. This role is suited to someone with strong category expertise who enjoys working autonomously and building relationships with stakeholders across the business.

With responsibility for over 100 suppliers, you ll focus on contract renegotiation, driving commercial improvements, and supporting strategic procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own procurement for Professional Services and Marketing categories
• Manage supplier performance and renegotiate contracts
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives
• Contribute to the implementation of Workday in HR (where required)
• Ensure policy compliance and value delivery across key spend areas

Ideal Candidate

• Broad procurement experience with expertise in Professional Services and/or Marketing categories
• Track record of delivering commercial value and managing large supplier bases
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in a self‑directed, fast‑paced environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and agile procurement team, with the stability of a long term contract and the chance to make a meaningful contribution from day one.