450 - Procurement Manager
INTERIM OPPORTUNITY
Reference: 450
Summary of the Procurement Manager role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the daily operations of a key account. The role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities including strategic supplier engagement, tender management, cost optimisation initiatives, and coordination of supplier performance reviews. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring procurement processes are efficient, value-driven, and aligned with client expectations.
Procurement Manager Deliverables / Outcomes (include but are not limited to):
Supplier Engagement: Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely communication, alignment with client needs, and enhanced supplier responsiveness.
Supplier Tender Management: Lead end-to-end tender processes—preparing documentation, managing timelines, evaluating submissions, and facilitating stakeholder reviews and approvals.
Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across procurement categories through analysis, negotiation, and benchmarking.
Supplier Performance Meetings: Coordinate and lead structured supplier review meetings, track KPIs, escalate issues, and support continuous improvement plans.
Contract Oversight: Ensure contracts are up-to-date, compliant, and reflective of agreed commercial terms; collaborate with legal teams where necessary.
Reporting & Analytics: Develop and deliver procurement reports and dashboards, offering insights on spend, savings, risk, and supplier performance metrics.
Client Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise regularly with client-side teams to align procurement strategy with broader business goals and ensure seamless service delivery.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Procurement background, preferably within Facilities Management or a related operational environment.
Mobilisation experience (preferred, not essential), ideally gained during project rollout or service transitions.
Proven team management capabilities with experience leading cross-functional or supplier-facing teams.
Strong supplier management skills, including negotiation, performance oversight, and relationship building.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external teams.
Proficient in procurement systems, reporting tools, and MS Office applications.
Strong analytical ability with a solutions-driven mindset.
Understanding of procurement compliance and best-practice frameworks.
Location: Working from Home
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 12 - 18 months
Day Rate: Competitive day rate
Application Deadline: Open until filled – early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.
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