Procurement Manager
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the day-to-day sourcing, contracting and supplier management activity across the business. Reporting into Finance, this role plays a key part in ensuring all purchasing is cost effective, compliant and well controlled.
You will take ownership of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process through Coupa, working closely with Accounts Payable and budget holders to ensure smooth, accurate and auditable transactions. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can balance commercial delivery with strong governance and stakeholder engagement.
Key role focus
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Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection
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Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value
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Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals
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Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against agreed KPIs
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Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities
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Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets
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Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa
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Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows
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Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance
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Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently
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Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards
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Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing
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Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation
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Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend
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Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions
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Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice
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Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews
Candidate profile
Essential
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Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role
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Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks
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Hands-on experience with P2P systems
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Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable
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Good understanding of procurement governance and controls
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CIPS qualification or working towards it
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Experience supporting audits and compliance processes
Desirable