Procurement Manager
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade. With expertise in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard serves wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers worldwide. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals, including ECG objectives and budget targets.
* Define and maintain the procurement strategy that matches expected supplier spend.
* Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes including market analysis, RFP/RFQ management, supplier selection, negotiation, and contract award.
* Manage and develop supplier relationships to ensure performance, continuity, quality, and cost competitiveness.
* Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, lead supplier reviews, and implement corrective action plans when required.
* Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, Engineering and Project teams to define requirements and deliverables.
* Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems and tools to increase efficiency and transparency.
* Manage purchase order process, approvals workflow, and verification of invoice accuracy against contracts and deliveries.
* Lead or support procurement‑related risk assessments, supplier audits and business continuity planning.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* Minimum of 5 years’ progressive procurement experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
* Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships.
* Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies and contract law fundamentals.
* Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Desirable
* Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent.
* Experience with eProcurement systems, spend analytics and category management.
* Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing frameworks.
* Experience in a software business and particularly cloud hosting agreements.
Company Info
We are excited to begin sharing our new company name – Klipboard. Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is becoming Klipboard and our new brand is designed to bring together our expertise across distribution, automotive, retail, rental, transport management, manufacturing and field service management. We have offices based worldwide and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing teams.
Equal Opportunities
As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.
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