Procurement Manager
Location: Birmingham
Role Type: Hybrid
Salary: £60,000 + benefits
We're hiring for a client, a well-established national organisation, to lead procurement activities across the business. This role will focus on delivering value for money, managing supplier relationships, supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensuring procurement best practice across a diverse range of spend categories.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring compliance, value, and service quality
* Develop and implement procurement strategies that support organisational objectives
* Manage supplier relationships and performance to drive continuous improvement and cost efficiencies
* Support contract negotiations, renewals, and tender processes
* Work closely with Finance, Operations, IT, Property, and other key stakeholders to identify procurement opportunities
* Ensure procurement activities align with governance, regulatory, and organisational requirements
* Provide procurement expertise and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation
About You
* Experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, or supplier management roles
* Strong supplier relationship management and contract negotiation skills
* Track record of delivering cost savings and procurement improvements
* Ability to influence stakeholders and build effective relationships across teams
* Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of regulated, public sector, not-for-profit, or complex organisational environments would be advantageous
Benefits Include
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
* Hybrid working arrangement with flexibility to balance office and home working
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy and driving organisational value
* Professional development and career progression opportunities
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
If this role aligns with your experience, please get in touch!
alan.smith@arguilesearch.com