Procurement Manager

Procurement Heads is working with a valued organisation helping to deliver a more energy efficient future. As Procurement Manager you will lead and deliver procurement strategies that align with best practices and drive value creation, playing a vital role in ensuring the organisation receives value for money across its professional services spend base.

Roles and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

Develop and implement the strategy for professional services procurement to meet operational requirements.
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing procurement team.
Support the organisation in planning future procurement needs and ensure alignment with business strategy.
Drive value creation through market engagement, volume leverage, supplier innovation, and cost optimisation.
Deliver strategic sourcing initiatives, from market engagement to contract award.
Provide insights into supply markets and trends to inform category management strategies.
Ensure compliance with regulations, mitigate procurement risks, and manage supplier relationships effectively.
Report on procurement performance and align activities with organisational goals.

Skills and Experience
We are seeking an experienced procurement professional who has:

A degree in business or engineering; postgraduate or CIPS qualifications are advantageous.
Proven expertise in procurement strategy, category management, and strategic sourcing for large-scale projects.
Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
In-depth knowledge of Public Contracts Regulations and procurement laws.
Experience reporting on KPIs in procurement or operational contexts.
A track record of working in utilities, infrastructure, or major cross-functional programmes.
The ability to manage risks and communicate effectively at all levels.

Salary and Benefits