At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategies and strengthen supplier relationships for optimal value.
- Company: Join a reputable finance firm focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and influence across the firm.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by enhancing procurement processes and governance.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our Finance team is looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the development and implementation of a consistent, scalable procurement approach across Redmayne Bentley.
This is a newly created role within our Finance department, responsible for strengthening supplier governance, improving value for money, and ensuring effective oversight of sourcing, contracting, supplier performance and renewals across the firm.
You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT Security and operational teams, acting as a trusted colleague to support procurement decisions while balancing commercial, service, regulatory and information security considerations.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Lead sourcing, tender and supplier selection activities.
- Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels and contractual arrangements.
- Maintain the firm's contract register and renewal pipeline.
- Implement supplier performance management and review processes.
- Coordinate supplier due diligence, onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
- Strengthen procurement controls, approvals and documentation standards.
- Support visibility of third‑party spend, cost savings and value‑for‑money opportunities.
- Develop and embed procurement policies, processes and practical guidance.
- Work closely with Risk, Compliance, IT Security and operational teams to support effective supplier governance.
- Produce procurement reporting covering key contracts, renewals, supplier performance and savings opportunities.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships across the firm and act as a trusted adviser on procurement matters.
Experience & Knowledge
Demonstrable experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management or contract management.
Strong commercial negotiation skills, with experience of agreeing pricing, service levels and contractual terms.
Experience of managing supplier performance, contract renewals and procurement governance processes.
Ability to work across multiple stakeholders and balance commercial, operational, risk and regulatory considerations.
Relevant professional procurement qualification desirable but not essential.
Skills & Behaviours
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to build credibility and influence across the business.
Commercially astute, pragmatic and able to exercise sound judgement.
Confident communicator with the ability to present recommendations clearly.
Able to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a growing business environment.
We also expect all candidates to demonstrate our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork.
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Procurement Manager in Leeds employer: Redmayne Bentley LLP
Redmayne Bentley LLP is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working alongside a dedicated team in the heart of the finance sector. The company's commitment to supplier governance and value for money ensures that your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the firm's success.
