Senior Procurement Manager - 12 Month FTC

Langley Search & Interim; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Professional Services firm is seeking a skilled Group Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Manchester. This role involves managing procurement activities, leading complex projects, and providing expert advice while collaborating with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in strategic procurement and excellent negotiation skills.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end strategic procurement across various indirect procurement categories.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, ideally with a Financial Services background.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for procurement queries and provide expert procurement advice.
• Lead high-value and complex procurement projects.
• Conduct commercial and contract negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Education

MCIPS qualification or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Our client, a leading Professional Services firm, is seeking a skilled Group Procurement Manager to join their team in Manchester on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing organisation.

Position Overview

As the Group Procurement Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing procurement activities and contract management solutions for allocated categories. You will work closely with key stakeholders across the group, acting as a trusted business partner and providing expert procurement advice. This position offers the opportunity to lead high-value and complex projects, contributing to the overall success of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for procurement queries and provide expert procurement advice
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the group as a trusted business partner
• Ensure companywide procurement requirements and contract management solutions for allocated categories are managed effectively
• Lead high-value and complex procurement projects
• Deputise for the Head of Procurement and Senior Group Procurement Managers as necessary
• Manage the Procurement Pipeline and Tracker to ensure projects are completed successfully
• Conduct commercial and contract negotiations to achieve favourable outcomes
• Own the cradle-to-grave procurement process, including ITT/RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs
• Develop relationships with existing suppliers to reduce costs, enhance service, and deliver innovation and sustainability
• Ensure all procurement activities align with internal Procurement Policy & Procedures
• Collaborate with Legal, Data Protection, and Information Security teams to mitigate third-party risks
• Ensure all contracts meet group policy, regulatory, and industry standards

Requirements

• Experience in end-to-end strategic procurement across various indirect procurement categories
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, ideally with a Financial Services background
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in drafting and interpreting contracts and clauses
• Excellent commercial negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Sound understanding of procurement category management
• Proficiency in creating and managing complex tender and benchmarking exercises
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Commercial awareness and acute business acumen
• Ability to analyse data and prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated with high energy to drive results
• Dynamic, flexible, and professional approach to work
• MCIPS qualification or working towards it is advantageous

Alongside this attractive benefits package, you'll be part of a values-driven team that embraces diversity and fosters a supportive and inclusive environment. Our client is dedicated to helping their employees thrive both professionally and personally

For more information about this exciting role and if you meet the criteria, please submit your details without delay to [e-mail] quoting MB/1232710.

Langley Search & Selection (langleysearch.com) is the leading specialist recruiter in the procurement, supply chain and purchasing field. We manage permanent and interim procurement and supply chain jobs across the UK, Europe and globally for our clients, from large global multinationals to SMEs

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing

• Industries

  Professional Services

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