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Procurement Manager
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: City of London, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Procurement Manager, Working from Home, Interim
Reference: 450
Summary of the Procurement Manager role:
Our client is seeking is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to manage the daily operations of a key account. The role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities including strategic supplier engagement, tender management, cost optimisation initiatives, and coordination of supplier performance reviews. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring procurement processes are efficient, value-driven, and aligned with client expectations.
Procurement Manager Deliverables / Outcomes (include but are not limited to):
* Supplier Engagement: Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring timely communication, alignment with client needs, and enhanced supplier responsiveness.
* Supplier Tender Management: Lead end-to-end tender processes—preparing documentation, managing timelines, evaluating submissions, and facilitating stakeholder reviews and approvals.
* Cost-Saving Initiatives: Identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities across procurement categories through analysis, negotiation, and benchmarking.
* Supplier Performance Meetings: Coordinate and lead structured supplier review meetings, track KPIs, escalate issues, and support continuous improvement plans.
* Contract Oversight: Ensure contracts are up-to-date, compliant, and reflective of agreed commercial terms; collaborate with legal teams where necessary.
* Reporting & Analytics: Develop and deliver procurement reports and dashboards, offering insights on spend, savings, risk, and supplier performance metrics.
* Client Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise regularly with client-side teams to align procurement strategy with broader business goals and ensure seamless service delivery.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
* Procurement background, preferably within Facilities Management or a related operational environment.
* Mobilisation experience (preferred, not essential), ideally gained during project rollout or service transitions.
* Proven team management capabilities with experience leading cross-functional or supplier-facing teams.
* Strong supplier management skills, including negotiation, performance oversight, and relationship building.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across internal and external teams.
* Proficient in procurement systems, reporting tools, and MS Office applications.
* Strong analytical ability with a solutions-driven mindset.
* Understanding of procurement compliance and best-practice frameworks.
Location: Working from Home
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 12 – 18 months
Day Rate: Competitive day rate
Application Deadline: Open until filled – early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early, subject to the volume of applications received.
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