Senior Procurement Manager

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organisation in the Oil & Gas industry is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to develop a new procurement team. This full-time role offers a salary between £90,000 - £100,000 per annum based in Central London, initially requiring full office presence before transitioning to a hybrid model. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, the procurement process, and contribute to long-term procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Good understanding of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to optimise costs and efficiency.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships for best value.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process including contract negotiation.
• Analyse market trends for cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast procurement needs.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery timelines.
• Oversee inventory management.
• Contribute to procurement strategies for long-term success.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Immediate Start Fixed Term Contract Role in London
• Greenfield opportunity to develop a Procurement Team with Global Organisation

About Our Client

This opportunity is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in the Oil & Gas industry to help kick start their UK procurement team. This role is based in the City of London and will be fully office based during an initial induction period, then moving to a more hybrid working model.

Job Description

As Senior Procurement Manager, duties will include, however not be limited to:

• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure the best value for the organisation.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including contract negotiation and supplier evaluation.
• Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities within the oil & gas industry.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast procurement needs and align supply chain strategies.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance and delivery timelines.
• Oversee inventory management and optimise stock levels to meet project demands.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement strategies for long-term success.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Procurement Manager should have:

• Proven experience in procurement.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• A good understanding of procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to optimise costs and efficiency.
• Proficiency in ERP Systems including SAP.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary on offer between £90,000 - £100,000 per annum (depending on relevant experience).
• Immediate start role.
• Long Term Fixed Term Contract position.
• Central London Location.