Procurement Manager 

This role is responsible for managing indirect procurement activities across a range of categories (Professional Services), partnering closely with stakeholders to meet business requirements while driving cost efficiencies.

The position involves leading end-to-end sourcing processes using appropriate procurement methodologies (such as RFI, RFQ, and RFP) to ensure the selection of suitable suppliers. The role also focuses on developing data-led sourcing strategies, driving commercial negotiations, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage indirect procurement categories by working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to deliver value and support business objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives using structured procurement processes (RFI, RFQ, RFP), ensuring robust supplier selection.
• Develop and implement data-driven sourcing and negotiation strategies, including cost modelling and spend analysis.
• Evaluate supplier risk and performance to enable informed and strategic procurement decisions.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including renewals, amendments, and terminations, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to enhance performance, innovation, and long-term value.
• Conduct market research and supplier benchmarking to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning.
• Establish and monitor supplier KPIs to ensure delivery against agreed outcomes.
• Support procure-to-pay (P2P) processes via an ERP system and resolve invoice-related queries.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, trackers, and systems.
• Manage shared communication channels, ensuring timely and accurate responses to stakeholders.
• Support audit activities by providing required procurement and compliance information.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of procurement policies, processes, and systems.
• Drive process optimisation through the use of automation and emerging technologies.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members to enhance performance and engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in indirect procurement, including leading sourcing activities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings through strategic procurement initiatives.
• Experience managing relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations and contract management.
• Exposure to international procurement environments is advantageous.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Oracle or similar) is beneficial but not essential.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to manage new and evolving procurement categories.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple competing priorities.
• Effective stakeholder engagement, influencing, and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and openness to adopting new technologies.