Manager Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

About the Business
Join a leading global organisation operating across multiple industries, delivering innovative solutions to millions of customers worldwide. The company is a key player in its sector, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence through procurement initiatives. With a presence in over 40 countries, the organisation fosters a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, committed to delivering outstanding value to clients and stakeholders. As procurement continues its development within the business, this is an exciting time to get involved, working closely with senior leadership and supporting large-scale IT procurement projects, following a recent global technology transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of the global IT category strategy within your sub-category area, focusing on enterprise-level purchases including Software, SaaS, cloud, and on-premise solutions.
• Lead on negotiations on major contracts with Tier 1 technology providers such as Salesforce, Oracle, and ServiceNow.
• Act as a key point of contact for suppliers, helping to build strong relationships and supporting senior managers with supplier performance and review meetings.
• Ensure third-party risk management and compliance with procurement policies, including supplier diversity and governance frameworks.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, including senior managers and directors, to help align procurement activity with broader business goals and technology initiatives.
• Conduct market analysis to identify cost optimisation opportunities and contribute to delivering long-term value and savings.
• Support the full contract lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring compliance with internal processes and best practices.
• Take ownership of supplier performance tracking and reporting, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members as the function grows.

Key Skills Required:

• Proven procurement and sourcing experience, with a focus on enterprise software and managing global contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills, with hands-on experience working on large-scale deals with major software providers. Exposure to Salesforce contracts is essential; knowledge of Oracle, Microsoft, or ServiceNow would be advantageous.
• Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders (up to director level) and build strong internal relationships.
• Solid understanding of enterprise software procurement, including SaaS, cloud, and data privacy/security considerations.
• Experience supporting vendor management activities and helping drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, capable of managing complex projects and meeting deadlines across global teams.
• Some exposure to coaching or mentoring others, with an interest in supporting team development as the function expands.

What is in it for you?

• A people-focused business that invests in both its employees and customers.
• An opportunity to shape processes and contribute to the growth of the procurement function.
• Egham office - 2 days a week ideally.
• Competitive benefits - Bonus (That actually pays), £8k car allowance, 8% employer pension contribution, family medical cover + more.
• Flexible and hybrid working environment.