Job reference 333233
Procurement Manager
Competitive salary, plus £4,000 car allowance, healthcare, 18% annual bonus potential, 27.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with service and a company pension scheme with highly competitive contribution rates.
Permanent, full time. Hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week in the office. Choice of London (Farringdon) or Chesterfield (Future Walk).
Join a team at the heart of a £7.8 billion organisation, leading strategic sourcing and supplier relationships that power one of the UK’s most recognisable brands.
Are you an experienced procurement professional with a proven track record in managing end-to-end tendering processes and high-value contracts? We’d love to hear from you!
About The Role
Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead sourcing strategies within your category, delivering strong commercial outcomes while effectively managing risk across complex, high‑value contracts. You will play a pivotal role in shaping category strategies, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the organisation’s wider strategic goals.
* Develop and implement robust sourcing plans, tenders, and negotiations in line with policy, governance, and agreed timelines, applying advanced technical negotiation expertise.
* Manage end‑to‑end tendering processes for large‑scale and strategically critical contracts.
* Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and align procurement activity with organisational strategy.
* Contribute to category strategies and collaborate across procurement teams to maximise value and insight.
* Maintain accurate contract records and produce commercial insights to support value delivery and risk mitigation.
* Act as a commercial escalation point, applying expert judgement to resolve complex contractual and commercial issues.
* Take ownership of your own development, support the development of others, and act as a role model for leadership behaviours and company values.
About You
We’re looking for a confident and commercially focused procurement professional who brings energy, credibility, and a collaborative approach to their work. You’ll be comfortable operating in a complex environment, influencing a broad range of stakeholders, and delivering results at pace.
* A proven track record of developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with ability to build buy‑in and achieve tangible outcomes.
* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting challenging deadlines.
* Practical experience of programme and change management.
* Excellent problem‑solving capability, including resolving contractual and commercial issues.
* Advanced negotiation expertise, with confidence operating at senior levels.
Extra Benefits
* Family‑friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
* Discounts and offers – more than 800 savings opportunities for groceries, holidays, etc.
* Supportive and generous company sick pay.
* Wellbeing – 24/7 access to services and tools to support physical and mental health, financial and social support. Free for employees.
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