Strategic Procurement Manager — Sustainability & Value

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the newly established procurement function. You will report to the Head of Procurement and drive value across client-facing Service Lines, IT, Operations, HR, Marketing, and Business Services.

You will manage SRM, design category plans, and negotiate for best outcomes while aligning with sustainability and commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to drive cost savings and value.
• Analytical mindset with financial analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Familiarity with professional services procurement and sustainability goals.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including SRM.
• Engaging stakeholders to design and deliver category plans.
• Implementing procurement strategies aligned with sustainability goals.
• Leading and supporting complex negotiations to secure optimal outcomes.
• Driving cost savings and lifecycle value generation.
• Collaborating with Sustainability to integrate environmental goals.
• Conducting financial analysis and providing regular reporting.
• Responding to ad hoc stakeholder requests efficiently.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Cost savings

Financial analysis

Communication

Category planning

Education

CIPS certification (preferred)

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the newly established procurement function. You will report to the Head of Procurement and drive value across client-facing Service Lines, IT, Operations, HR, Marketing, and Business Services.

You will manage SRM, design category plans, and negotiate for best outcomes while aligning with sustainability and commercial objectives.