Procurement Manager (FTC until 31st Dec 2027)

Lead Procurement. Drive Change. Deliver Value.

Are you ready to build something from the ground up?

We''re partnering with a respected membership organisation with an annual turnover of approximately -25 million to recruit a standalone Procurement Manager. This is a newly created role offering the rare opportunity to establish and lead procurement across the organisation, influencing strategy, governance and commercial decision-making from day one.

Hybrid Working | London (Chancery Lane) | Typically 1 day per week in the office

35 hours per week | Fixed Term to December 2027 with strong potential to become permanent

Reporting to the Facilities & Operations Manager within the Corporate Services & Infrastructure team, you''ll have the autonomy to shape the procurement function, refine the existing strategy and embed best practice across all areas of organisational spend.

Whether you''re already operating as a Procurement Manager or you''re an experienced procurement professional ready to step into your first standalone leadership role, this is an opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact.
The Opportunity This is far more than a transactional procurement role. You''ll become the organisation''s procurement expert, partnering with stakeholders across the business to create a commercially focused, value-driven procurement function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and evolving the organisation''s procurement strategy
• Embedding robust procurement governance, policies and best practice
• Creating and maintaining a comprehensive contracts register
• Reviewing supplier performance and identifying opportunities for greater value and efficiency
• Supporting contract managers across the organisation to improve procurement capability
• Building strong, collaborative supplier relationships
• Delivering value for money while ensuring compliance and effective risk management
• Supporting a significant multi-year digital transformation programme, including the procurement of business-critical contracts

About You

We''re looking for someone who enjoys working autonomously, building relationships and driving positive change.
You''ll likely bring:

• Procurement experience across a broad range of categories
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, contract management and supplier relationship management
• The confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels
• A strategic mindset combined with a practical, hands-on approach
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Experience developing procurement processes, frameworks or governance
• A passion for improving how organisations buy goods and services

Professional procurement qualifications (such as CIPS) would be advantageous but are not essential.

Why This Role?

This is a genuine opportunity to leave your mark. You''ll inherit the foundations of a procurement strategy, but you''ll have the freedom to challenge it, develop it and create a procurement function that delivers long-term value across the organisation.

You''ll enjoy:

• A newly created, high-profile standalone role
• Significant autonomy and influence
• Exposure to organisation-wide procurement activity
• A collaborative hybrid working environment
• Typically one day per week in the London office (with flexibility around team attendance)
• The opportunity to support a major digital transformation programme
• A contract through to December 2027 with strong potential to become permanent

If you''re looking for a role where you can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and build a procurement function that makes a real difference, we''d love to hear from you.