Senior Procurement Manager

TXM Recruit; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Senior Procurement Managers in York and North Yorkshire to join their commercial team. You will lead procurement activities across various projects, ensuring value for money and compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a solid procurement background. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to influence supply chain strategies within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and contracts background with proven negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and supplier markets.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies across contracts.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activity including tendering.
• Oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Influencing stakeholders

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree level education

CIPS or equivalent

Tools

e-procurement systems

Job description

TXM are supporting a leading infrastructure client in their search for Senior Procurement Managers to join their commercial team. Multiple opportunities are available across the UK.

This role will see you lead procurement and contracting activities across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring value for money, strong supplier relationships, and compliance with relevant policies and regulations. You'll develop procurement strategies, manage tendering and negotiations, and play a key role in supplier performance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies across a portfolio of contracts
• Manage end-to-end procurement activity including tendering, negotiation, and contract award
• Provide procurement advice and influence supply chain strategies
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships aligned to business objectives
• Identify cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Oversee supplier performance and drive continuous improvement

Requirements

• Strong procurement and contracts background with proven negotiation skills
• Knowledge of procurement legislation and supplier markets
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Commercial acumen with a focus on value for money

Desirable

• Degree level education and/or professional membership (CIPS or equivalent)
• Knowledge of e-procurement systems
• Experience in large infrastructure industries