Great opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join one of the UK’s leading Facilities Management organisations in either Manchester, London or Birmingham. With responsibility for leading category strategy development and execution, and sourcing activities; this role requires strategic collaboration with key stakeholders across client operations to define business needs and implement robust procurement strategies.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead category strategy development and sourcing activities within designated supply categories
- Engage with client operations teams, aligning on business needs and procurement strategies
- Establish and maintain KPIs to track supplier performance and annual savings within the category or sub-division
- Collate and analyse supplier performance data to support the Supplier Management Framework
- Facilitate and enhance the use of the Coupa P2P system for improved procurement processes
- Assist in new client bids, mobilisation efforts, and integration of acquisitions
- Oversee project benefits, maintaining reports and forecasts
- Monitor the contract renewal pipeline, managing the contract database, and administrating Master Framework Agreements
- Track supplier compliance, financial stability, and support ethical sourcing initiatives aligned with modern slavery and ESG requirements
- Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives, volume discounts, and continuous improvement opportunities
Skills & Experience
- Previous Category Management or Procurement Management experience
- Strong Commercial and Negotiation Skills
- Strategic Approach with exceptional Stakeholder Management Skills
- Ideally CIPS qualified or degree educated
Benefits
- Annual Salary of £50 – £70,000 depending upon experience
- Office locations available include Manchester, London or Birmingham
- Working from home up to 3 days per week
- 5% company pension contribution
- Life-cover up to 4x salary
- Market leading employee benefits including private healthcare perks, cycle to work scheme
- CIPS sponsorship