Procurement Manager ~ Hybrid Working - 1 day per week in London ~ Permanent | Full Time ~£Allen Lane are proud to be supporting a leading national charity in the search for a Procurement Manager to lead its procurement function and help deliver meaningful impact through smart, commercially focused procurement. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who sees procurement as an enabler rather than a barrier. You'll be trusted to balance governance, value for money and organisational objectives, helping colleagues make informed commercial decisions that support the charity's mission and long-term growth. Reporting into the senior leadership team and managing a Procurement Support Officer, you'll lead procurement activity across the organisation, working closely with stakeholders to deliver practical, proportionate procurement solutions. This is not a traditional compliance-led procurement role. The organisation is looking for someone who can build relationships, provide expert guidance and use sound commercial judgement to help stakeholders achieve their objectives. Lead end-to-end procurement activity across a diverse spend portfolio Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Technology, HR, Legal and operational teams Drive value for money while maintaining appropriate governance and risk management Lead supplier sourcing, tendering, negotiations and contract management activity Develop strong supplier relationships and oversee supplier performance Support procurement governance, policy development and continuous improvement Champion sustainable and ethical procurement practices Manage and develop a Procurement Support Officer We're keen to speak with procurement professionals who combine strong commercial capability with excellent stakeholder engagement skills. MCIPS, CIPS Level 5/6 or equivalent procurement experience Significant experience in procurement, sourcing and contract management Strong supplier negotiation and commercial management skills Experience developing procurement policies, controls and governance frameworks Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building ability Sound commercial judgement and a pragmatic approach to procurement Experience within the charity, housing, healthcare, education or wider not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous, although candidates from commercial organisations with strong stakeholder partnering experience are also encouraged to apply. Passionate about helping stakeholders succeed
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