Procurement Transformation Leader

Medlock Partners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services recruitment specialist in Manchester is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead strategic initiatives that drive commercial value within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement management, negotiation skills, and the ability to lead teams through transformational change. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary of £80-100,000 and focuses on developing strong supplier partnerships and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a procurement leader with strategic capabilities.
• Skilled in commercial agreement negotiations and vendor management.
• Ability to lead teams through transitions with effective governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy.
• Achieve commercial gains through supplier negotiations.
• Provide leadership to the procurement team and embed strong governance.
• Identify opportunities for savings and improved supplier contributions.
• Establish and maintain solid supplier relationships with robust contracts.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Commercial risk management

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

A professional services recruitment specialist in Manchester is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead strategic initiatives that drive commercial value within the organization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement management, negotiation skills, and the ability to lead teams through transformational change. This full-time, office-based role offers a competitive salary of £80-100,000 and focuses on developing strong supplier partnerships and governance frameworks.