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

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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

Desirable

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• CIPS qualification or working towards it
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• Experience supporting audits and compliance processes