Procurement Manager in Leighton Buzzard

Job Description

Your new role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to support the delivery of strategic procurement activity across a range of Indirect categories. Working 2 days per week in the office, in this role, you will act as a key point of contact for procurement matters, partnering with stakeholders to deliver value-driven solutions, ensure robust governance, and promote best practice across all procurement activity.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the development and delivery of category strategies and sourcing plans
• Leading end-to-end procurement and tender processes
• Managing supplier selection, due diligence, and onboarding
• Negotiating commercial terms and contractual agreements
• Ensuring effective contract management and compliance
• Driving cost efficiencies and value improvement initiatives
• Monitoring supplier performance and risk

What you’ll need to succeed

• Demonstrable experience in procurement or category management
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Experience in commercial negotiations and contract management
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented approach
• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Understanding of procurement governance and compliance frameworks

What you’ll get in return

• A strategic, business-facing procurement role
• Opportunity to influence key procurement decisions and outcomes
• Exposure to a broad stakeholder base
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
• A collaborative, professional working environment

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