Procurement Manager

• Procurement Manager/ Category Leader - MRO, Engineering and Operations • Driving Procurement Operations and CI • Liverpool - 4 days on site Client Details The employer is a well-established organisation with the head office in Liverpool. You will help play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across a major UK infrastructure business. You will also lead on both strategic procurement and operational excellence as well as work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment Description As a Procurement Manager you will play a pivotal part in delivering efficient, sustainable, and best-in-class procurement operations across the business. With responsibility for category management (MRO), supplier relationship management, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) oversight, you'll act as a key leader within the procurement team driving value, improving processes, and ensuring alignment with wider business objectives. Strategic Procurement & Category Management • Develop and deliver category strategies and sourcing plans, particularly across MRO spend • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to maximise value and deliver sustainable cost savings • Align procurement strategies with operational and business priorities Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) • Develop and implement robust SRM frameworks • Manage supplier performance through benchmarking, KPIs, and regular reviews • Lead contract negotiations and build strategic supplier partnerships Contract, Risk & Compliance Management • Manage contracts, SLAs, and supply risks across key categories • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks, including contracts • Mitigate commercial risks across the supply chain Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration • Partner with Engineering, Operations, and functional teams to support business continuity and asset uptime • Work closely with Port leadership and central functions to align procurement delivery with Group strategy • Act as a trusted advisor on procurement best practice Leadership & Continuous Improvement • Lead, mentor, and develop the Purchasing and Inventory teams • Drive transformation and improvement across procurement operations • Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture Profile A successful Procurement Manager should have: • Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or Category Manager MRO, Engineering and Operations. • Strong expertise in end-to-end procurement operations and an understanding of P2P processes • Demonstrated success in category management, sourcing, and supplier management • Strong understanding of contract management and risk mitigation • Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills • Data-driven, with experience using reporting and analytics to inform decisions • MCIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferred but not essential Job Offer • Competitive salary depending on experience. • Permanent position based in Liverpool, offering stability and growth opportunities.. This is 4 days on site so you need to able to commute to Liverpool. • Opportunity to work in the business services sector within a reputable organisation. • A collaborative and professional work environment. If you are ready to take on the challenge of a Procurement Manager/ Senior Category Leader role and make a positive impact we encourage you to apply today