Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in delivering strategic procurement activities across a diverse portfolio of direct spend categories.

This position offers the opportunity to lead end-to-end procurement projects, support key business stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and drive commercial value through effective sourcing, contract management, and supply chain optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full procurement lifecycle for a range of direct procurement projects, from sourcing strategy through to contract award and implementation.

Deliver compliant tendering activities and competitive procurement exercises in line with applicable procurement regulations and internal governance requirements.

Support contract negotiations, renewals, extensions, and commercial discussions to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.

Develop and implement procurement strategies in partnership with operational and business stakeholders.

Collaborate with contract managers and budget holders to establish procurement pipelines and identify future sourcing opportunities.

Provide expert advice on procurement processes, commercial considerations, business cases, and governance requirements.

Draft, review, and negotiate contractual terms, including amendments to both standard and bespoke agreements.

Work closely with stakeholders to define requirements, establish service specifications, and develop meaningful supplier performance measures and KPIs.

Build strong relationships across the business to ensure effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout procurement projects.

Conduct market analysis and supplier research to identify opportunities for innovation, value creation, and improved supplier performance.

Support supplier relationship management activities and contribute to ongoing contract performance improvement.

Promote sustainable procurement practices, social value initiatives, and environmental objectives throughout sourcing activities.

Work with finance teams to validate budgets, approvals, and investment requirements for procurement projects.

Contribute to wider procurement initiatives, including collaborative sourcing projects, supply chain improvement programmes, and best practice development.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement and tendering activities.

Strong knowledge of public sector or regulated procurement environments and relevant procurement legislation.

Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.

Familiarity with standard contract forms such as NEC, JCT, or similar frameworks.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Strong analytical, organisational, and project management capabilities.

A collaborative approach with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free rail travel

Excellent pension contributions

Many other perks and benefits provided by the organisation.

Opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions within a complex and evolving organisation.

Broad category exposure across engineering, infrastructure, operations, commercial, corporate services, and professional services.

The chance to contribute to sustainability, social value, and long-term business improvement initiatives.