Procurement Risk and Operations Specialist

Procurement pros: this is your chance to make every penny count as Perch Group are recruiting for a Procurement Risk and Operations Specialist.

At Perch Group, our vision is clear: to lead the UK debt purchase and collection industry by harnessing cutting-edge technology to drive ethical, efficient, and data-driven debt resolution.

Our annual mission is to empower hundreds of thousands of customers to positively engage with and resolve their outstanding debts. We do this through an empathetic and customer-centric approach that is at the heart of our success.

🔎What are we looking for?

We're looking for a procurement expert who can provide day-to-day operational control and visibility across third-party spend, suppliers and risk, ensuring procurement activity, renewals and onboarding are executed consistently, issues are identified early, and appropriate escalation supports effective cost and risk management.

🗓 So, what will your day-to-day look like?

You will:

• Own all supplier due diligence, onboarding checks & control execution
• Identify, track and escalate supplier and third-party risks, ensuring issues are visible, controlled and supported
• Ensure governance, documentation and evidence meet regulatory expectations
• Run Procurement tools, MI, alerts & data management
• Maintain supplier, contract, materiality & outsourcing registers
• Run day-to-day Procurement workflow
• Provide all supply chain reporting (internal & external)

👆Does this sound like you?

• Proven experience in procurement operations, procurement risk, supplier management, or third-party oversight, ideally in the financial services industry
• Hands-on experience managing supplier due diligence, onboarding checks, and ongoing control activities
• Strong experience identifying, tracking, and escalating supplier and third-party risks
• Experience working within governance frameworks, ensuring documentation and evidence meet internal and regulatory standards
• Practical experience maintaining supplier, contract, and procurement data registers with a strong focus on data accuracy and audit readiness
• Experience running procurement workflows, including renewals, approvals, and issue management
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely procurement MI and reporting for internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using procurement systems, tools, or data platforms
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to provide clear visibility

⏳ The Application Timeline

• A first stage phone call with the internal talent acquisition team (15-minute call)
• An introductory call with the hiring manager over Teams (30 minutes)
• A formal face-to-face or Teams interview with the Head of Procurement (60 minutes)

Typically, the average successful applicant will be within this timeline for 2-3 weeks. Please note we will close this role once we have enough applications for the next stages therefore you should submit your application ASAP to avoid any disappointment.

If you do not receive a response after 3 weeks of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful as we may experience a high volume of applications.

💥Why you should be EXCITED to apply...

💵£35,000-£45,000 + up to 20% of your annual salary, paid as a bonus.

📍This role is hybrid and can be based at our Blackpool or Manchester office – the latter a premium workspace located in the heart of Manchester’s commercial hub with regular social events planned. Oh, and did we mention the free coffee bar and beer tap? Don't believe us? See for yourself! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7350451348598837248

🕰37.5 hours per week. We offer flexible and hybrid working between our core hours of 8am- 6pm, Monday to Friday.

🎓The opportunity to complete formal qualifications and learn on the job in a successful, growing organisation.

♾And many more benefits to support your wellbeing and professional development.

Apply now! This job has your name all over it.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

If you have any questions or suggestions of how we can assist you in your application due to disability or personal reasons, please email recruitment@perchgroup.co.uk.

PLEASE NOTE - All new employees must undergo a full DBS and Credit Check upon acceptance of a job offer with Perch Group.