Procurement Manager

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a well-established organisation with a strong focus on delivering value, compliance, and continuous improvement. Operating within a regulated environment and working on a hybrid basis, this role offers the opportunity to influence strategic procurement decisions and lead high-value sourcing activity across a diverse portfolio of spend categories.

Your new role

As Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement activity, working closely with stakeholders to develop effective sourcing strategies and deliver compliant procurement solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies across categories including HR, Finance, Marketing and a range of Indirect spend.
• Managing the full procurement lifecycle, from market engagement and tendering through to contract award and implementation.
• Providing procurement expertise and commercial guidance to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Leading competitive tender exercises and supplier engagement activities.
• Ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, governance requirements, and internal policies.
• Managing contract lifecycle activities, including contract renewals, extensions, and supplier performance.
• Maintaining accurate procurement and contract records while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience delivering complex procurement projects within a regulated or public sector environment.
• You will be fully conversant with PA23 with TPP certification secured
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and procurement best practice.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing competitive tender processes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• What you'll get in return
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the Peterborough office
• Opportunity to lead strategic procurement activity across multiple categories
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and organisation-wide projects
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

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