Procurement Manager

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

Working Pattern: Hybrid/Remote – Occasional travel to London/Essex on a monthly basis.

Job PurposeREED Procurement have partnered with a lovely non-for-profit organisation with a truly fantastic purpose for vulnerable individuals across the UK. This position plays a key role in supporting the organisation’s evolving operating model. As the Category Manager for Professional Services, you will oversee the full procurement lifecycle — from initial scoping through to contract completion. The role involves leading complex negotiations, managing high-value commercial agreements, and shaping procurement strategies that deliver strong commercial outcomes.

You will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert guidance on sourcing routes, market approaches, and supplier relationship management. The role also requires building strong partnerships both internally and externally to ensure value, performance, and alignment with organisational needs.

Acting as a trusted commercial adviser, you will provide insight-driven recommendations on strategic sourcing, market opportunities, and contract management best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies across Operations & Corporate Services.
• Lead sourcing activity, contract negotiations, supplier selection, and ongoing contract management for high-value agreements.
• Partner with leaders and subject matter experts to shape long-term category plans, including roadmaps, exit strategies, and service optimisation.
• Carry out regular spend analysis and monitor market trends to inform procurement decisions.
• Provide advice on commercial and contractual risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place.
• Work with project teams and senior managers to ensure commercial responsibilities, processes, and controls are clearly understood and consistently followed.
• Strengthen relationships with key suppliers to enhance value, service quality, and performance.
• Track and report on contract performance, service levels, costs, and supplier quality metrics.
• Support senior leadership teams with complex supplier reviews, contract queries, and legal considerations.
• Assist department heads with financial planning, budget management, and category forecasting.
• Maintain oversight of all contracts and commercial activity within the category, ensuring records and supplier information are well organised and compliant.
• Ensure supplier due-diligence and compliance activities are carried out in line with organisational procurement policies and ethical standards.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies, and benefits through consolidated contracts or improved sourcing approaches.
• Provide guidance and oversight to Procurement Officers and other supporting roles.
• Contribute to ongoing change initiatives, including sustainability goals, digital tools, agile working approaches, and operational improvements.
• Uphold organisational standards regarding the secure handling of confidential and sensitive information.