Procurement Lead in Milton Keynes

A leading UK organisation operating within a highly regulated environment is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join on a 10 month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on procurement professional who enjoys managing end-to-end procurement projects across a broad range of spend categories.

• 10 month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working pattern, Immediate start

Key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager: Reporting into senior leadership, you'll take ownership of procurement activity across Professional Services, IT, HR, Legal and Corporate Services, ensuring commercial value, compliance and stakeholder engagement throughout the sourcing lifecycle.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from strategy through to contract award.
• Manage competitive tender processes and supplier negotiations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver commercial outcomes.
• Support contract management, supplier performance and risk mitigation activities.
• Provide procurement advice and guidance across multiple business functions.

A successful Procurement Manager should have:

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end procurement across indirect categories.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience procuring Professional Services, IT, HR and/or Legal services.
• Commercially minded with strong supplier negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.