Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Gold Group | Construction Recruitment Specialist
Central Procurement Manager - National Infrastructure Frameworks
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
£55,000 to £65,000 + car & package
Central Procurement Manager will lead the strategic procurement function, driving category strategy, supplier governance, and operational alignment across multiple business units. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and is based near Manchester with hybrid working. It requires leadership of a central team delivering procurement governance, category management, and supplier performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead and develop a high-performing central procurement team
- Oversee performance management, resource allocation, and training plans
- Act as escalation point for procurement issues and decision‑making
- Foster a results‑driven and compliant team culture
- Oversee supplier onboarding and compliance audits
- Ensure adherence to internal and client governance frameworks
- Manage supplier performance and drive measurable improvement
- Lead strategic supplier reviews and approve final evaluations
Category and Framework Management
- Develop and implement category strategies that drive value and innovation
- Execute procurement programmes across frameworks to deliver cost efficiency
- Analyse market trends and risks to inform category planning
- Lead end‑to‑end tendering processes, negotiations, and contract awards
- Manage supplier segmentation and category performance reporting
Governance and Process Improvement
- Enforce compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and legislation
- Drive standardisation and process optimisation across procurement operations
- Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing in line with ESG commitments
- Oversee integrity of procurement systems and data accuracy
Performance and Reporting
- Produce board‑level reports on procurement performance and supplier stability
- Track KPIs across category and team performance metrics
- Represent the procurement function with internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications
- Senior‑level procurement experience with proven category management capability
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and supply chains
- Demonstrated success in cost reduction, process improvement, and risk control
- Leadership experience managing multi‑disciplinary procurement teams
- Proficient in P2P systems, Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools
- Skilled communicator and negotiator, able to engage at executive level
- Organised, decisive, and delivery‑focused
- MCIPS qualification or active progression toward certification
- Experience in regulated or complex project environments (utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or engineering)
- Knowledge of ISO frameworks, ESG governance, and ethical procurement standards
Benefits and Development
- Starting salary of £55,000 to £65,000
- £5,000 car/travel allowance
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with purchase option
- Contributory pension, life assurance, and private medical cover
- Health insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and employee savings platform
- Structured leadership development and progression within a national delivery business
If you're an experienced Central Procurement Manager keen on joining an established and growing business, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today for a confidential chat.
Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
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