Company: Sharpsmart
Location: Spennymoor
Posted: April 17th, 2026
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.
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
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
CIPS qualification or working towards it
Experience supporting audits and compliance processes