At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong client relationships and deliver impactful procurement solutions.
- Company: Join a national procurement leader with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £50,000 plus an amazing package and flexible working options.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in procurement while driving sustainability and social value.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement or commercial roles with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
One of our national procurement clients are looking for a Procurement Account Manager to join their expanding team. We’re now seeking a dynamic Account Manager to join our Commercial Management team. In this key role, you’ll be the primary link between the company and assigned sectors and their various departments including operations, culinary and marketing, ensuring we deliver insight-led, commercially strong and client-focused procurement solutions and support the sector teams with their operational requirements.
Salary: £50,000 per annum + amazing package
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week - Monday - Friday (1-2 days working from home)
What you’ll be doing:
- Build strong, trusted client relationships
- Act as the main point of contact for designated sectors for all things supply chain
- Develop a deep understanding of sector needs, priorities and challenges
- Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) to align strategy, strengthen relationships and unlock growth
- Clearly articulate companies value proposition to stakeholders at all levels
- Deliver commercial impact and account growth
- Identify and drive sector-specific commercial opportunities
- Support pricing strategy, supplier engagement and optimisation of suppliers within the supply chain
- Influence category adoption and ensure strong purchasing compliance
- Lead the mobilisation of new business and support rapid issue resolution
- Monitor performance and champion compliance
- Track KPIs and performance against agreed targets both based on spend and performance
- Analyse data to produce clear, actionable insights
- Promote preferred suppliers and contracted ranges to maximise value
- Drive sustainability and social value
- Support clients in delivering sustainability KPIs and net zero ambitions
- Contribute to ESG programme rollouts and promote supplier impact stories
- Advocate for social value initiatives across sectors
- Work cross-functionally with procurement, operations, culinary, data and commercial teams
- Feed client insights into central programmes and improvements
- Represent sector interests across strategic projects
What we’re looking for:
- A relationship-led Account Manager with experience in procurement, commercial or operational roles
- Strong commercial acumen with an analytical, insight-driven approach
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Comfortable navigating different stakeholders across different departments including culinary, marketing and operations
- Proactive, organised and calm under pressure
- Passionate about delivering exceptional service and long-term value
- Interest in sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement
- Ambitious and eager to grow within the company
Procurement Account Manager employer: Great Jobs UK
As a leading player in the Fish & Seafood procurement sector, our company offers a dynamic work-from-home environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while our commitment to CSR ensures that you will be part of a team dedicated to sustainable practices. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the industry, all from the comfort of your own home.
