Job Description
Procurement Manager
Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
£55,000–£60,000
Build Something That Matters
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a procurement function at a pivotal stage of its evolution.
You’ll step into a business with significant scale, complexity, and ambition - where procurement is ready to transition from reactive administration to a strategic, value-driving capability. With strong executive backing, you’ll have the platform to shape processes, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable commercial impact from day one.
The Opportunity
As Procurement Manager, you will lead the development of a lean but high-impact procurement function, managing multi-million-pound spend across a national, multi-site operation.
You’ll inherit a junior Procurement Specialist and play a critical role in mentoring, structuring, and elevating the function - bringing clarity, control, and commercial rigour.
This is not a “steady-state” role. It’s a build, shape, and lead opportunity.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Own supplier strategy end-to-end
* Lead supplier onboarding, tendering, benchmarking, and performance management across a diverse supply base
* Drive commercial value
* Analyse pricing, terms, and rebates; rationalise suppliers into a robust Preferred Supplier List (PSL); unlock tangible savings
* Lead and develop talent
* Manage and coach a Procurement Specialist, bringing structure, focus, and development to the role
* Influence across the business
* Partner with regional and central stakeholders to understand demand, anticipate needs, and strengthen supply chain resilience
* Embed process and governance
* Implement KPI frameworks, improve data utilisation (ERP-driven), and introduce best-practice procurement processes
* Oversee property & compliance procurement (FM-lite)
* Manage suppliers linked to property compliance (e.g. maintenance, statutory checks, depot transitions)
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in multi-site procurement environments (50+ stakeholders / national footprint)
* Track record of building or transforming procurement capability
* Strong experience managing mid-to-high value spend (£100Ks to £millions)
* Advanced ERP proficiency (e.g. NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), particularly around purchase orders and catalogues
* Background in sectors such as infrastructure services, utilities, or equipment hire (preferred for fresh perspective)
Your Style
* Resilient – comfortable navigating challenge, pushback, and complexity
* Commercially astute – able to identify and unlock value quickly
* Collaborative listener – engages stakeholders, understands real issues, and translates them into solutions
* Hands-on leader – equally comfortable in strategy and execution
The Package & Environment
* Salary: £55,000–£60,000
* Hybrid working: Typically 3–4 days in-office (Milton Keynes)
* National travel to depots and stakeholders as required
* High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership