Procurement Manager

Job Description

🛍️ Procurement Manager

📍 Widnes (with hybrid working)

💷 £38, – £43,

🕓 Full-Time | Permanent – 4 day week option

Defour Partnership is proud to be supporting a leading values‑driven organisation in the charity sector with the recruitment of a talented and strategic Procurement Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about building and improving procurement functions to deliver real impact in a complex, multi-site organisation.

As Procurement Manager, you will lead on the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement policies and procedures. You’ll collaborate across operational teams, support services, and external suppliers to ensure compliance, value for money, and strategic alignment.

• Developing and maintaining procurement policies
• Leading on supplier onboarding, contract compliance, and due diligence
• Advising on commercial terms in collaboration with Legal
• Driving supplier governance and process improvements
• Supporting audits and regulatory adherence
• Managing and developing a high‑performing procurement team

You’ll bring :

• Proven experience in a senior procurement role within a large or multi‑site organisation
• Deep knowledge of UK procurement law and regulation
• Strong contract negotiation, supplier management, and stakeholder skills
• Leadership and team development capability

Desirable :

• CIPS qualification or membership
• Experience with in the charity or public sector

• Flexible working – option to work full‑time over 4 or 5 days
• Hybrid model – home‑based with attendance at head office (Widnes) and national travel as required
• Career development support and access to professional learning platforms
• Employee benefits including discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and EAP
• The chance to be part of a meaningful mission that supports individuals to live their best lives

If you’re ready to lead procurement in a role that truly makes a difference — we’d love to hear from you.

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