Title: Procurement Manager
Notice: Available to start in March 2025
Qualification: MCIPS Qualified
Location: Nottingham
Salary Expectations: £55k+
Key Achievements:
- Successfully transitioned to Procurement Manager following the departure of the Head of Procurement.
- Managed £15 million in annual business spending, including key categories such as Marketing, IT, Facilities Management, and Professional Services.
- Led supplier contract and relationship management across all departments, achieving significant cost efficiencies and improved compliance.
- Spearheaded the implementation of procurement dashboards and systems to optimise processes and provide senior management with critical insights.
- Championed procurement’s role within the business, delivering education on its strategic value and driving cultural change.
- Managed and mentored a Procurement Officer, conducting regular 1:1s and quarterly performance reviews.
Additional Skills and Experience:
- Extensive experience in tendering processes, including specification writing, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and awards.
- Expertise in optimising systems like Intake to Procure and supplier contract management platforms.
- Strong focus on governance, including annual procurement policy updates, supplier compliance, and data privacy advocacy.
- Background in greenfield projects, sustainability initiatives, and process reengineering to drive innovation.
