Procurement Manager Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Salary: £40,000 per annum F ull-Time, Permanent Overview A newly created position has opened for a Procurement Manager to lead and professionalise all purchasing activity across a multi-department organisation. This is a strategic hire aimed at delivering cost savings, improving supplier performance, and embedding efficient procurement processes across the business. You will have full ownership of the procurement function, with the autonomy to design and implement policies, systems, and structures that bring control, visibility, and value to all purchasing operations. This is a hands-on role, well suited to a commercially focused individual who enjoys improving processes, managing supplier relationships, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Key Responsibilities Lead all procurement activity across the organisation Design and implement procurement policies, tools, and procedures Consolidate departmental purchasing into centralised, scalable processes Negotiate and re-negotiate supplier contracts to achieve best value and service Build and manage a preferred supplier list Review supplier relationships with a focus on cost, reliability, and quality Track and report on purchasing trends, cost savings, and compliance Ensure all procurement aligns with internal controls and financial budgets Oversee the purchase order and invoice process Identify savings and efficiencies across categories including IT, facilities, travel, and consumables Collaborate with Finance to improve procure-to-pay processes Provide guidance to departments on sourcing and compliance Candidate Profile Proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role at officer or manager level Strong commercial mindset and confidence in supplier negotiation Able to design and implement procurement processes from scratch Comfortable working with data, budgets, and reporting tools Collaborative and confident when engaging stakeholders across multiple teams Proficient in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of procurement or ERP systems is an advantage Organised, detail-focused, and solutions-oriented Desirable CIPS qualification (or currently working towards it) Experience implementing purchasing systems or working in a medium-sized, multi-department organisation Background in the sports, events, or entertainment sectors What's on Offer Salary: £40,000 per annum 25 days annual leave 8 bank holidays Free parking Pension scheme Sick pay scheme Continuous personal development opportunities Complimentary lunch on pay day Access to Employee Assistance Programme Staff social events, including Christmas and Summer gatherings How to Apply Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. INDEP