Client Details
The organisation is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. They put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
They are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
The company are proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, they will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
Description
As a Procurement Manager, you will play a key strategic role in establishing and leading procurement across the company. You will ensure effective, ethical, and value-driven procurement practices that support our organisational goals and deliver efficiencies.
As a Procurement Manager, you will:
Lead the development of a centralised procurement function
Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Embed procurement policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure best value
Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk
Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and due diligence processes
Oversee the full procurement lifecycle from requisition to payment
Provide commercial advice and support to internal stakeholders
Promote value for money, sustainability, and ethical procurement practices
Analyse market trends to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Support wider finance initiatives and contribute to organisational strategy
Profile
You will be an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial mindset, capable of working both strategically and operationally.
You will need:
Proven experience managing end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering
Strong negotiation skills and commercial acumen
Experience developing procurement strategies and managing supplier relationships
Good communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and deadlines
Knowledge of ethical, sustainable, and regulatory considerations (ideally within the charity sector)
Experience using ERP systems (e.g. Agresso, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics or similar) (desirable)
Experience working in remote or multi-disciplinary teams (desirable)
Job Offer
Salary £45,000
Flexible working options
28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) plus an extra day off for your birthday
Enhanced allowances - enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity payments
Career development - ongoing training and support with CIPS and opportunities for progression
Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year