Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Employment type: Full-time

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industry: Software Development

Sage Procurement’s purpose is “to create value across a sustainable supply chain” and our ambition is to be trusted and valued business partners. The team is accountable for strategic sourcing for spend across IT & Product, Marketing and Corporate categories. The Procurement Manager is accountable for supporting the delivery of specific IT & Product spend sub‑categories across the Sage Group, which may include Apps & Platforms, Security, IT Operations, and End‑Computer Computing.

This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in our Newcastle office.

• Develop and deliver category strategies by analysing internal requirements and supply markets to identify suppliers capable of meeting long‑term business needs.
• Conduct opportunity assessments to add incremental value to category strategies and sourcing activities.
• Support the deployment of agreed sourcing approaches—including leading RFPs within assigned sub‑categories—and carry out supplier bid evaluations and selection processes.
• Collaborate with the Sage Legal team to negotiate commercially robust contracts that protect Sage’s interests and create value.
• Implement effective supplier performance and relationship management practices to drive sustained improvement, ensuring all contracts comply with relevant procedures and policies such as the Procurement Lifecycle Policy and Delegation of Authority, and support the integration of Sage’s sustainable procurement measures into category strategies where relevant.

• Commercially aware professional who thrives both as a collaborative team player and when working independently.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, and a solid understanding across IT sub‑categories.
• Ability to analyse complex data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Robust planning and organisational abilities, sound project‑management knowledge—including managing milestones, timelines, resources, and costs.
• Logical, analytical and quantitative skills.
• Relevant degree or MCIPS qualification (preferred); practical experience most important.

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• On‑going training and professional development
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Flexible work patterns and hybrid working