Job type
PermanentLocation
NorthamptonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ProcurementIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
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
- 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
