Procurement Manager

About The Role

Group Procurement has recently been established as a new function and is on an exciting journey to establish itself as a trusted advisor, globally. In this role you will have the opportunity to help shape Procurement’s future, by driving a step change in benefit delivery across the organisation. The role involves designing and delivering end‑to‑end sourcing strategies, from early market engagement through tendering, negotiation, contract award and mobilisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement projects from initiation through to implementation and contract management.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and category management plans aligned to organisational objectives.
• Deliver measurable cost savings, value creation and risk mitigation across key spend areas.
• Conduct market analysis to identify opportunities, supplier innovation and risk exposure.
• Lead supplier selection processes including RFI/RFP/tender activities.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing structures and contractual agreements with suppliers.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure procurement strategies support operational priorities.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements and best‑practice standards.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders and project teams.
• Manage risk throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of strategic procurement and category management principles.
• Proven ability to lead procurement or sourcing projects.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex contracts and commercial terms.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse spend data and market trends to inform strategy.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Commercially astute with strong analytical capability.
• Experience working within a regulated or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of contract law and risk management frameworks.
• Experience implementing procurement transformation initiatives.
• Experience using e‑procurement or contract management systems.

Experience

• Demonstrated delivery of strategic sourcing initiatives and category strategies with measurable outcomes.
• Successful leadership of end‑to‑end procurement projects from scoping through implementation.
• Proven track record of negotiating high‑value or complex commercial contracts.
• Evidence of influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Delivery of cost savings, value optimisation or commercial risk reduction initiatives.
• Management of multi‑category or high‑spend procurement portfolios.
• Exposure to complex, regulated or large‑scale organisational environments.
• Contribution to procurement transformation or continuous improvement programmes.
• Implementation of structured governance, reporting or performance management frameworks.

What We Offer

• Hybrid working – most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Contributory Pension Scheme – 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long‑term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions.
• Season Ticket Loan (T&C’s apply) – spread the cost of your commute with an interest‑free travel loan.
• Training & Development opportunities (T&C’s apply) – access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group‑wide professional development programmes.
• Staff Discount Scheme – via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc.
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for your well‑being, whenever you need it.

Equal Opportunity Statement

GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

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