Procurement Manager

Summary We are recruiting a Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening procurement governance, value for money and long-term sourcing across a membership-led organisation. This opportunity will suit an experienced procurement professional who enjoys influencing senior stakeholders, embedding best practice and building sustainable procurement capability in a values-driven environment. Our Client Our client is a UK-based membership organisation with a national footprint and a strong social purpose. The organisation is values-led, people-focused and committed to continuous improvement, sustainability and equity. The Role The Procurement Manager will act as the organisation''s subject-matter expert for procurement, working closely with budget holders and senior leaders to embed effective, compliant and forward-looking procurement practices. Key elements of the role include:Providing technical leadership for procurement across a diverse portfolio of goods and servicesInfluencing and constructively challenging stakeholders to drive robust, value-for-money decisionsDeveloping longer-term, organisation-wide procurement planningEmbedding procurement as business-as-usual through guidance, frameworks and training Main Duties Reporting into a senior operational lead, the postholder will:Lead delivery of procurement objectives in support of organisational cost improvement and strategic goalsSupport and manage re-procurement activity, ensuring compliance with internal ..... full job details .....