At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities and develop governance across the organisation.
- Company: Join a leading UK membership organisation undergoing transformation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Potential for permanent position with significant exposure to critical projects.
- Why this job: Shape a standalone procurement function and drive meaningful change.
- Qualifications: Experience in end-to-end procurement and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60535 - 60535 £ per year.
A leading UK membership organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to establish and develop procurement capability across the business. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation undergoing significant transformation. The successful candidate will take ownership of procurement activity across multiple business areas, helping to drive value for money, strengthen contract management practices, and build strategic supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate procurement activity across the organisation
- Develop and embed procurement governance, policies, and best practice
- Support contract managers to improve commercial outcomes and supplier performance
- Identify opportunities for efficiency savings and value creation
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Provide commercial advice and guidance across a wide range of procurement projects
- Support the re-procurement of critical contracts as part of a wider digital transformation programme
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement and contract management capability
About You:
We’re keen to speak with procurement professionals who can combine strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will ideally have:
- Experience managing end-to-end procurement activity.
- A strong understanding of procurement governance and contract management.
- The ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively.
- Experience building effective supplier relationships.
- A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering value for money.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- The confidence to operate autonomously while working collaboratively across a wider organisation.
Working Arrangements:
This is a London-based position operating on a hybrid working model. The current expectation is approximately one day per week in the London office, with the remainder working remotely. The organisation is committed to flexible working and is open to discussing alternative working arrangements where possible.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to build and shape a standalone procurement function.
- Significant exposure to business-critical procurement projects.
- Involvement in a major multi-year transformation programme.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Supportive culture focused on professional development and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity for the position to become permanent.
Apply now or for a confidential discussion and further information, please get in touch directly with William Vessey at williamvessey@allenlane.co.uk
