Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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We are Centrick—a team of driven property experts united by a simple goal: to make customers’ lives better every day. With a growing national presence, we manage buildings and estates of all shapes and sizes, ensuring residents enjoy a peaceful and secure home.

We're all about people—professional, friendly, and always up for working closely with our teams, clients, and customers. Every step we take is about building up our people or enhancing our business. That’s why we reinvest our profits back into our team, cutting-edge tech, and the future of Centrick!

We take pride in the service we provide as well as building a collaborative culture internally.

So, who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a confident and strategic Procurement Manager with a strong background in contractor management, tendering, and supplier performance. You’ll be someone who thrives on creating structure, driving improvements, and building strong supplier relationships. With a sharp eye for detail and a proactive approach, you’ll bring clarity, consistency, and commercial value to our procurement processes—while ensuring quality, compliance, and brand representation remain top priorities. If you're highly organised, solutions-focused, and ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

And what will you be doing?

No two days are the same but the below gives you a flavour for some of the tasks you’d typically be involved with. Even if you can’t tick everything off from the list below but think you’ve got what it takes, we’d be keen for you to apply:

1. Manage the selection, onboarding, and accreditation of contractors across regional and specialist workstreams
2. Ensure that only the highest-performing, fully compliant contractors are engaged
3. Be the key point of contact for all things contractor-related
4. Lead and refine regional and national tender processes, collaborating with Compliance and Operations teams
5. Shape clear and effective specifications across hard and soft services
6. Ensure value for money, service quality, and alignment with business goals
7. Develop and deliver contractor performance tracking systems and SLAs
8. Host regular supplier meetings, championing continuous improvement
9. Recognise excellence and take action to address underperformance
10. Reduce supplier overload, only the right people for the right projects
11. Manage utilities and heat networks to improve governance and cost control
12. Identify risk, monitor insurance and compliance, and maintain a blacklisted supplier system
13. Ensure contractors perform, whilst positively representing the Centrick brand
14. Build strong working relationships with on-site teams and long-term partners

We’re looking for someone who’s strategic, organised, and results-driven, with the ability to work collaboratively and lead improvements at scale.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3+ years in a procurement or contractor management role
• Experience in tendering, SLAs, utilities, or heat networks
• Degree in Business, Procurement, or Supply Chain (desirable)
• CIPS qualification or equivalent (advantageous)
• Advanced Excel and strong reporting ability
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• A confident communicator and relationship builder
• Meticulous about detail, compliance, and performance data

What’s in it for you?

We’ve fostered a values driven, inclusive environment for our people so that they enjoy coming to work every day. Not only will you have access to all of the below rewards & benefits but you’ll enjoy access to Centrick Academy, our learning platform, as well as having the opportunity to undertake industry qualifications and further your professional development.

• Health and Wellbeing: We all know how important health is, and sometimes a little extra support can make a big difference. With Medicash, you can access a virtual GP service, get help with alternative therapies or claim back optical or dental expenses, ensuring your health and well-being are always a priority.
• Rest and Adventure: Enjoy 25 days of holiday allowance plus bank holidays! Whether you need to rest and recharge or seek new adventures like scaling a mountain, we want you to have the time to do what thrills you.
• Future Security: National surveys show that pensions are a top priority for employees. That’s why we offer an enhanced pension scheme with a 5% match after a year, helping you secure your future.
• Celebrate Your Day: Take an extra day off on us for your birthday! Celebrate with a spa day, an extra-long weekend, or simply spend time with your favourite people knowing you have an extra day of annual leave.
• Extra Time: We appreciate your dedication and service. As a token of our gratitude, your holiday allowance increases with your length of service.
• Looking After You: Company sick pay increases with your length of service, because your wellbeing matters to us.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: We understand the importance of mental health and its impact on your overall wellbeing. That's why we offer 24/7 mental health support and complementary counselling sessions. Additionally, we've created a dedicated space called the Zen Den where you can take a break, pray or just have time to regroup.
• Giving Back: We believe in community and giving back. Enjoy one volunteering day for charity, allowing you to make a difference in a cause you care about.
• Perkbox: We love this interactive platform which allows us to recognise peers and receive monthly rewards which we can use in a multitude of ways, from a cheeky mid week Nandos, a shopping spree or health-focused rewards! It’s your choice how you spend your monthly perks.

At Centrick inclusivity and diversity aren't just words to us—they're the core of who we are! We’re all about building a team that celebrates every background and story, so our hiring process is all about welcoming people from all walks of life. We want every candidate to feel valued, respected and supported every step of the way.

We are all unique and we want to help you shine during the interview process. If there’s anything we can do to make you more comfortable or confident, just let us know. We're here to help you show off your best self!