Procurement Manager
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Full-Time, Permanent
Overview
A newly created position has opened for a Procurement Manager to lead and professionalise all purchasing activity across a multi-department organisation. This is a strategic hire aimed at delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and embedding efficient procurement processes across the business.
You will have full ownership of the procurement function, with the autonomy to design and implement policies, systems, and structures that bring control, visibility, and value to all purchasing operations.
This is a hands-on role, well suited to a commercially focused individual who enjoys improving processes, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all procurement activity across the organisation
Design and implement procurement policies, tools, and procedures
Consolidate departmental purchasing into centralised, scalable processes
Negotiate and re-negotiate supplier contracts to achieve best value and service
Build and manage a preferred supplier list
Review supplier relationships with a focus on cost, reliability, and quality
Track and report on purchasing trends, cost savings, and compliance
Ensure all procurement aligns with internal controls and financial budgets
Oversee the purchase order and invoice process
Identify savings and efficiencies across categories including IT, facilities, travel, and consumables
Collaborate with Finance to improve procure-to-pay processes
Provide guidance to departments on sourcing and compliance
Candidate Profile
Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role at officer or manager level
Strong commercial mindset and confidence in supplier negotiation
Able to design and implement procurement processes from scratch
Comfortable working with data, budgets, and reporting tools
Collaborative and confident when engaging stakeholders across multiple teams
Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of procurement or ERP systems is an advantage
Organised, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented
Desirable
CIPS qualification (or currently working towards it)
Experience implementing purchasing systems or working in a medium-sized, multi-department organisation
Background in the sports, events, or entertainment sectors
What's on Offer
Salary: £40,000 per annum
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Free parking
Pension scheme
Sick pay scheme
Continuous personal development opportunities
Complimentary lunch on pay day
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Staff social events, including Christmas and Summer gatherings
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience.
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