Procurement Manager

Summary: The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with purchasing policies. This role involves evaluating supplier proposals, negotiating contracts, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement, preferably with a background in marketing and real estate. Strong analytical skills and the ability to influence project teams are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a team leader or team member in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, researching stakeholder requirements, documenting RFP and coordinating all surrounding activities
• Seek savings opportunities and track savings
• Evaluate and analyze supplier proposals
• Review contracts and possess knowledge of purchasing contracts and contract terminology
• Review and negotiate contracts identifying opportunities and risks
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships
• Arrange performance reviews with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate supplier performance and make recommendations to address issues and exploit opportunities
• Perform analysis of supplier spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements
• Work with and across stakeholder groups to define needs and aggregate wherever possible
• Act as liaison between the stakeholder and the supplier to determine if optimal approach to meeting validated business requirements
• Provide feedback to stakeholders and management regarding status of projects and initiatives
• Provide education and guidance to stakeholders regarding value of adopting and complying with purchasing policies, procedures, tools, and processes
• Perform analysis of spend data and process metrics to proactively recommend improvements
• Extend the reach of Procurement by exercising appropriate influence within project teams, customer groups, and peer groups
• Create or lead project teams, or directly address specific procurement issues, working with stakeholders and procurement management to reach resolutions
• Ensure purchasing guidelines are understood and adhered to all standards as defined by the purchasing department are followed and enforced

Key Skills:

• 5+ years experience as a Procurement Manager
• Marketing experience preferred
• Experience with Coupa preferred
• Experience with contract systems
• Real Estate background preferred

Salary (Rate): £72,000 yearly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other