Your new company A reputable non-profit organisation based in North Manchester is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Procurement and Supplier Relationship Manager to join their friendly team. The company has won multiple awards over the years and they have gained an excellent reputation within the market. They are looking to appoint this role on a permanent, full-time basis. Your new role As Procurement & Supplier Relationship Manager, you will be responsible for the strategic procurement activity within your given category areas, which, for this role, are Corporate Services and IT / Tech. In this role, you will provide expert guidance and support to stakeholders on best practice procurement and contract management which delivers optimal value for money. You will devise category management strategies within the asset management space and will lead on procurement projects within this area. The Procurement Manager will ensure compliance to financial, procurement and other relevant legislative regulations, and you will provide contract and supplier relationship support, to ensure robust contract management practices are implemented. What you'll need to succeed Proven procurement background within the public or non-profit sectors, with a detailed knowledge of relevant procurement regulations Category experience in Corporate / Professional Services / ICT Ideally, you will be MCIPS qualified, but this is not essential Strong stakeholder engagement and stakeholder management skills Confident negotiator with excellent communication and presentation skills What you'll get in return A competitive salary of £63,446 Annual performance score bonus subject to eligibility 25 days holiday bank holidays opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days Private healthcare options Annual health assessment / health check-up Pension scheme up to 9% matched Life assurance policy of 3x salary Access to lifestyle benefits portal Discounts on various retailers and restaurants Professional membership subscription (CIPS) paid for Electric vehicle car leasing scheme What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Desired Skills and Experience To be considered for this role, you must have a strong procurement background within the public-sector and a working knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023. You must also have relevant category experience within Corporate Services / ICT spend. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited 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