Procurement Manager

Location:

London Type:
Permanent Salary: up to 65,000

Consultant:
Olivia Purdy Contact: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Phone:
Procurement Manger Location – East London (4 days per week on site)
Procurement Heads are working with a leisure client who are looking for a commercially astute Procurement Manager to play a key role in driving value, reducing supply chain risk, and shaping procurement strategy within a fast-paced, multi-functional environment. You’ll operate as a trusted business partner across the organisation, working closely with stakeholders to unlock efficiencies, deliver cost savings, and support strategic growth.

This role offers high visibility, real ownership, and the chance to influence how procurement delivers impact across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing As Procurement Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end procurement activity and act as a central point of expertise for sourcing and supplier strategy.

Your role will include:

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing Design and deliver sourcing strategies across a range of categories

Lead tender processes end-to-end: supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation and contract award

Negotiate commercial agreements that maximise value and reduce risk Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering Partner with budget holders and contract managers to understand requirements and shape procurement plans

Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders to influence decision-making and drive results

Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Safety and Project teams

Supplier & Contract Management Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive performance and innovation

Support contract managers with supplier performance and relationship management

Ensure robust contract governance, lifecycle management and accurate documentation

Data, Insights & Performance Analyse supplier spend and procurement data (e.g. using Power BI) to generate actionable insights

Present data-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders

Monitor procurement performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities

Risk, Compliance & Sustainability Ensure procurement activities meet compliance, governance and risk management requirements

Support sustainability initiatives through responsible sourcing practices

Maintain audit-ready processes and documentation

Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to enhance procurement processes, systems and ways of working

Promote a culture of efficiency, collaboration and high performance

Deliver excellent internal customer service across all interactions

What they are looking for:

They are looking for a proactive and commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic environment:
Experience in a commercial or procurement role, ideally within a fast-paced setting

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels

Proven experience delivering sourcing strategies and managing tenders

Excellent analytical skills, with experience using data to support decision-making

Confident negotiator with strong commercial acumen

Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlinesA continuous improvement mindset with a proactive, solutions-driven approach

High level of discretion when managing confidential information

Why This Role Stands Out Opportunity to shape procurement strategy and deliver measurable business impact

Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional decision-makingA varied role covering multiple categories and business areasA culture that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

Salary – up to 65,000 + benefits