Procurement Operations Manager, Full Time Permanent
Location: Hampshire or London (Hybrid)
Salary: £65,000 + 20% bonus + £5k cash-car allowance + single-cover PMI
We’re hiring for a Procurement Operations Manager on behalf of a major UK organisation undergoing significant transformation within its Procurement function.
This is a high-impact role responsible for overseeing outsourced procurement operations, optimising Source-to-Pay processes, improving data/reporting capabilities, and leading technology enhancements (particularly around SAP Ariba).
Key Responsibilities
* Manage procurement help desk services, PO/GR processes, and system queries
* Oversee supplier onboarding, vendor data, and SLA compliance
* Lead the transformation of data, reporting and analytics to deliver actionable insights
* Drive system improvements and Ariba optimisation
* Deliver performance reporting (KPIs, savings, spend dashboards) and ensure data quality
* Act as the main escalation point for procurement systems, data, and reporting
What You’ll Bring
* Deep understanding of Procurement processes (S2C & P2P)
* Strong experience with SAP Ariba or similar procurement systems
* Skilled in Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau)
* Experience with outsourced service providers (preferred)
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Degree-qualified; CIPS (or working towards) desirable
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence procurement transformation and help build a data-led, tech-enabled function.
📩 Apply now or reach out for more information – beth@talentdrive.co.uk