At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships for maximum value.
- Company: Join HeliosX, a forward-thinking company focused on innovation and efficiency.
- Benefits: Enjoy equity options, generous holiday, health insurance, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by optimising supplier relationships and driving cost savings.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in procurement with strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Helios X is looking for a Group Procurement Manager to bring rigour and commerciality to how we manage supplier relationships across the business.
You’ll run end‑to‑end procurement activity, from RFPs and negotiations through to contract management and supplier performance, working closely with teams across the Group to ensure every pound we spend delivers real value.
- What you’ll be doing
- Manage RFP process for new/renewed supplier relationships (incl. AI‑enabled supplier screening and research)
- Manage commercial negotiations for new/renewed supplier contracts to optimise value‑for‑money
- Review commercial terms within supplier contracts and maintain a contract repository (incl. identification of unfavourable terms and risk clauses)
- Conduct supplier due diligence checks (financial health, ESG, sanctions screening)
- Conduct structured supplier performance reviews against agreed KPIs and SLAs
- Periodically review existing supplier relationships to identify savings opportunities and legacy contracts entered into without appropriate diligence (AI‑enabled review of supplier value‑for‑money and redundancies/duplicative spend)
- Design procurement function work programme to direct efforts towards opportunities with highest return on time invested
- Deliver work programme at pace, balancing short‑term quick wins with longer‑term strategic negotiation of high‑value contracts
- Own group procurement policy and ensure compliance across departments
- Evaluate and implement necessary procurement technology solutions (e‑procurement, AI tools, contract management systems)
Who you are
Experience
- Experienced procurement professional with 5+ years of managing supplier contracts and negotiations.
- Proven track record of securing notable cost savings at pace for previous employers.
- Knowledge of procurement in the technology space is preferred.
Skills
- Supplier relationship management, RFP coordination, and contract negotiation.
- Commercial review of supplier contracts.
- Technology‑enabled supplier value analysis, including use of AI as necessary.
- Ownership of procurement process and policy compliance, including internal stakeholder management.
- Proactively identifies risks, opportunities and gaps without being directed.
- Identifies opportunities to use AI, data analytics, automation and emerging technologies to improve quality, speed and efficiency of the function’s outputs.
- Keeps pace with market and technology developments.
- Applies a cost‑conscious lens to procurement recommendations, maximising value delivered by suppliers.
- Identifies opportunities to consolidate, automate or streamline activity across the group.
Why work with us?
- Generous equity allocations with significant upside potential
- 25 Days Holiday (+ all usual Bank Holidays)
- Private health insurance, with extra dental and eye care cover
- Employee Pension with Smart Pension
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- Free Dermatica and Med Express products every month, plus family discounts
- Home office allowance
- Access to a Headspace subscription, discounted gym memberships, and a learning and development budget
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We think you need these skills to ace Group Procurement Manager
Supplier Relationship Management
RFP Coordination
Contract Negotiation
Commercial Review of Supplier Contracts
Supplier Due Diligence
Performance Review against KPIs and SLAs
Procurement Policy Compliance
