Procurement Manager

Our client, a leading organisation in the procurement supply chain sector, is seeking a dedicated Procurement Manager to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role is essential for managing category strategies and enhancing supplier relationships, with hybrid working options available.

• Manage category initiatives to drive value, innovation, and cost efficiencies.
• Own the supplier approval process ensuring quality, compliance, and risk standards.
• Enhance supplier relationships to ensure performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide expert procurement support to meet operational demands and ensure timely sourcing.
• Align procurement practices with company and client policies.
• Act as a key link between operational teams and strategic procurement.

• Experience in category management within a senior procurement role.
• Advanced knowledge of procurement models and category management.
• Customer-centric approach to procurement delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in P2P and reporting systems, Excel, Power BI, and ideally Visio.
• Demonstrable success in delivering cost savings and operational improvements.

• MCIPS qualified or working towards.
• Experience in supplier segmentation and category management.
• Knowledge of ISO standards, ESG compliance, and ethical sourcing practices.
• Experience in regulated industries such as utilities, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or food.

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working (job needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings hub, Kids Pass

If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking to further your career within a dynamic and supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's growing team in Manchester.