Your New Company
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, values-driven organisation at the heart of Leicester.
Your New Role
As Procurement Manager you will take the lead on organisation-wide procurement, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and value for money. Reporting to the CFO, you will:
* Manage end-to-end procurement processes and high-value tenders
* Oversee supplier relationships and contract management
* Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders
* Develop and implement effective procurement strategies
* Maintain a robust and accurate contract register
* Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal financial procedures
This is a strategic, visible role shaping procurement standards and processes across a diverse, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Need to Succeed
You'll bring the credibility and capability to partner confidently with senior stakeholders and drive high-quality procurement outcomes. Essential skills and experience include:
1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2. Strong organisational ability and confidence managing multiple priorities
3. Minimum Level 4 CIPS qualification preferred
4. Proven experience in public sector procurement and ideally PA23 training completed
5. Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
6. Professionalism, attention...