Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager | National Utilities Infrastructure

Location: Warrington or Portsmouth (Hybrid with UK travel)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Procurement People is proud to have been exclusively selected to recruit a Procurement Manager for a leading, high-growth national utilities infrastructure business. This is a strategic appointment designed for a forward-thinking procurement professional ready to elevate standards and drive impactful change across a multi-site group.

Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the procurement function. This is not just a "buying" role; it is a strategic position offering exposure to complex market evaluations, high-level supplier negotiations, and the leadership of key group-wide initiatives. You will be a champion for consistency, embedding best practices and governance to support the company’s ambitious growth objectives.

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead and support wider procurement initiatives across all category levels, ensuring alignment with long‑term business goals.
• Value Creation: Benchmark and negotiate procurement activities to deliver best value, driving "Wave 2" opportunities to achieve targeted savings and efficiencies.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Take ownership of SRM activities, collaborating with key suppliers to build "360 partnerships" that focus on sustainability, value‑add, and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to internal business units, providing guidance and data‑driven solutions that drive operational efficiency.
• Process Innovation: Conduct annual reviews of procurement processes and drive change management initiatives to ensure the function remains agile, compliant, and best‑in‑class.

We are looking for a proactive, adaptable, and resilient leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments. You should be confident in defending commercial positions and influencing senior stakeholders to align with the overarching procurement strategy.

• A degree in Procurement, Commercial, Finance, or Supply Chain (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive procurement experience within a multi‑site or group environment (Utilities or Infrastructure experience is highly advantageous).
• Proven ability to benchmark, negotiate, and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market insights.
• A clear understanding of SRM methodology and contract management.
• A commitment to safety and service excellence.

This business is at an exciting stage of its journey. You will have the autonomy to lead innovation initiatives and truly add value to a critical national infrastructure provider. With the flexibility to be based out of either their Warrington or Portsmouth offices, this role offers a fantastic balance of strategic influence and operational delivery.

If you are a strategic procurement professional with a desire to lead innovation and drive excellence, we want to hear from you.