Procurement Manager – Professional Services & IT Client: Fs Company Location: Manchester – hybrid, typically 2 days onsite per week Rate: £350 per day – Inside IR35 / Umbrella Contract: 6 months Start: ASAP
Key Responsibilities
Support the management of supplier contracts and renewals, helping work through a significant existing contract portfolio.
Manage day-to-day procurement activity across Professional Services, IT and wider indirect categories.
Support RFPs, tenders, sourcing activity and supplier negotiations.
Manage supplier relationships and support supplier performance.
Review contracts, commercial terms and renewal requirements.
Work with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and deliver appropriate procurement solutions.
Support spend analysis, benchmarking and cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure procurement activity follows appropriate governance, risk and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate contract and supplier information within procurement systems.
Help identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and ways of working.
Work closely with the wider team to keep procurement activity moving during a period of growth and change.
About You
Solid procurement experience, within Financial Services or Insurance.
Experience working within a regulated environment – essential.
Experience managing suppliers, contracts and renewals.
Exposure to Professional Services and/or IT procurement is highly desirable.
Experience with RFPs, tenders, sourcing and commercial negotiations.
Good understanding of contract lifecycle management and supplier governance.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
A commercially minded and analytical approach.
The ability to hit the ground running and work with limited hand-holding.
Experience working within a growing or developing procurement function would be advantageous.
Someone who is proactive, switched on and comfortable asking the right questions.
The Team & Environment
The successful candidate will join during a period of increased activity and will play an important role in supporting the existing team, managing the renewal workload and keeping procurement activity moving while permanent hires are onboarded. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager who enjoys a hands‑on environment and making an immediate impact.
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