Strategic Procurement Leader: Sourcing, Contracts & Savings

Campions Group; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Campions Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the organisation's procurement function, delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.

You will shape procurement strategy, build strong supplier partnerships and drive operational efficiencies across the business. You will work with stakeholders across departments to ensure cost-effective sourcing, well-managed contracts and processes that support wider commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain management.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating supplier contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Demonstrable experience managing supplier relationships and performance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and contract management processes.
• Experience leading tender processes and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience working within a multi-site or complex operational business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the organisation's procurement strategy, identifying opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and maximise value.
• Lead sourcing activities, including tenders, supplier selection, RFQs and commercial contract negotiations.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance, mitigating risk and ensuring high standards of quality and service.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, service level agreements and renewal schedules.
• Manage day-to-day procurement operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchasing of goods and services across the business.
• Monitor procurement budgets, analyse spend and deliver measurable cost savings without compromising quality or service.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, legal requirements and ethical sourcing standards, supporting audits where required.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide expert procurement advice, support strategic projects and continuously improve procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder management

Spend data analysis

Contract management

Tender processes

Strategic sourcing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Campions Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the organisation's procurement function, delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation.

You will shape procurement strategy, build strong supplier partnerships and drive operational efficiencies across the business. You will work with stakeholders across departments to ensure cost-effective sourcing, well-managed contracts and processes that support wider commercial objectives.