Procurement Manager

Your new company A well-established employer operating in the non-for-profit sector who has an exceptional local reputation for an empowering and supportive culture. Your new role Available on a hybrid basis with just 1-2 days per week in the office, we are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support the delivery of a procurement strategy across an Indirect category portfolio with notable projects across IT Procurement in particular. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will understand business requirements and deliver sourcing solutions that provide best value, efficiency and measurable commercial benefit. This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced, transformation-led environment. Key responsibilities include: Partnering with stakeholders to understand medium and long-term procurement needs Leading end-to-end tendering activity from RFI/RFQ through to contract award Developing supplier relationships that drive innovation, continuous improvement and best practice Maximising return on investment across third-party spend Supporting delivery of projects to time and budget Managing commercial risk through effective negotiation and robust contractual arrangements What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a Senior Buyer or Procurement Manager from either a commercial, public sector or non-for-profit sector background Experience of managing a broad Indirect procurement portfolio with exposure to IT procurement is essential, either as part of a generalist remit or specialist. Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management capability Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to assess cost, value and risk The ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment A proactive, resilient and "can-do" attitude What you'll get in return A role with genuine autonomy and influence Exposure to significant transformation and technology initiatives The opportunity to deliver tangible commercial impact and make a broader social contribution with a secure and highly respected local employer A collaborative working environment with senior stakeholder engagement Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience with CIPS support Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the office Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk