Procurement Manager

(FTC – Maternity Cover) STRONG opportunity to go permenant. The purpose of the role is to lead and assist on all procurement activities across all business categories. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to the business to define and implement a procurement approach that reduces costs, mitigates risk, and improves service quality.

Main Responsibilities

• Market Insight: Provide analysis of current market trends and supplier capabilities to inform business decisions.
• Sourcing Strategy: Establish procurement best practices and use spend data (MI) to develop and implement sourcing strategies that provide cost savings and increase efficiencies.
• Project Management: Provide end-to-end support for procurement projects, ensuring they remain in line with internal policies and procedures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across the business and with the supplier base to ensure business strategies are integrated into the procurement planning process.
• Contract Management: Review contracts in collaboration with Legal and provide internal advisory; manage the renewal and termination cycles.
• Tendering: Prepare RFx documentation and lead the RFP, RFI, and competitive tender processes.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations on pricing and terms and conditions (T&Cs) to ensure maximum value and protection.

Competencies & Experience

• Professional Experience: 3–5 years in a relevant procurement role, ideally within financial services or a regulated environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of procurement principles, best practices, and the full sourcing lifecycle.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to form productive relationships at all levels, including C-suite and senior stakeholders.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English communication skills.
• Attributes: A self-reliant, self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure.
• Quality Focus: Proven ability to work within established internal controls and maintain high standards of quality across all tasks.

Regulatory Conduct & Standards

The following principles are fundamental to this role and must be upheld in all professional dealings:

• Integrity & Care: Acting with integrity, due skill, care, and diligence at all times.
• Customer Outcomes: Ensuring customer interests are considered in all procurement decisions, aiming for clarity, fairness, and value.
• Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining an open and cooperative relationship with relevant regulators and adhering to proper standards of market conduct.