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

• Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection

• Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals

• Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against agreed KPIs

• Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities

• Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets

• Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa

• Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows

• Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance

• Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently

• Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards

• Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing

• Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation

• Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend

• Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions

• Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice

• Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews

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Candidate profile

Essential

• Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role

• Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks

• Hands-on experience with P2P systems

• Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable

• Good understanding of procurement governance and controls

Desirable

• CIPS qualification or working towards it

• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes