Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Location: South East England

Reports To: European Head of Finance

Role Overview

Responsible for leading the end-to-end procurement function, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships and ensuring the organisation procures high-quality goods and services in a cost-effective, compliant manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategy and governance.
• Manage indirect procurement activities.
• Lead supplier sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations.
• Build and manage supplier relationships and KPI performance.
• Oversee the procure-to-pay (P2P) process.
• Monitor procurement budgets, spend and reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure procurement complies with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement or similar (or equivalent experience).
• CIPS qualification desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ procurement experience.
• Experience within a regulated industry such as Medical Devices, Healthcare or Life Sciences preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO-regulated environments advantageous.

Skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Supplier relationship management
• Negotiation
• Commercial and financial analysis
• Stakeholder management
• SAP purchasing experience desirable
• Microsoft Office proficiency

Package

• Strong basic salary
• 10% bonus
• Private healthcare + dental care
• Life assurance
• Strong pension scheme

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