Procurement Manager

4798881
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Northampton
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Procurement
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    C£58-65,000

Procurement Manager

Your new role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to support the delivery of strategic procurement activity across a range of Indirect categories. Working 2 days per week in the office, in this role, you will act as a key point of contact for procurement matters, partnering with stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions, ensure robust governance, and promote best practice across all procurement activity.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting the development and delivery of category strategies and sourcing plans
  • Leading end-to-end procurement and tender processes
  • Managing supplier selection, due diligence, and onboarding
  • Negotiating commercial terms and contractual agreements
  • Ensuring effective contract management and compliance
  • Driving cost efficiencies and value improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring supplier performance and risk
What you’ll need to succeed
  • Demonstrable experience in procurement or category management
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Experience in commercial negotiations and contract management
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach
  • Experience in supplier relationship management
  • Understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks
What you’ll get in return
  • A strategic, business-facing procurement role
  • Opportunity to influence key procurement decisions and outcomes
  • Exposure to a broad stakeholder base
  • Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
  • A collaborative, professional working environment

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