Procurement Manager

What Will You Do? As we transition from being part of a larger parent organisation to becoming an independent UK business, procurement will play a pivotal role in enabling our future growth and success. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the development and implementation of our procurement strategy during a period of significant transformation. You will be responsible for establishing a fit-for-purpose procurement function while managing the transition of supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and procurement processes required to support our standalone operating model. Working closely with leaders across Operations, Sales, Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, Customer Service, and Support Services, you will act as a trusted commercial advisor, ensuring the business maximises value from supplier relationships, manages risk effectively, and secures the products and services needed to achieve its strategic objectives. This is a unique opportunity to build a procurement function from the ground up, influence key business decisions, create long-term supplier partnerships, and make a lasting contribution to the future success of a newly independent organisation. How Will You Do It? Procurement Strategy & Business Partnership Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with the organisation's commercial objectives and growth plans. Partner with the Managing Director and leadership team to support business planning, investment decisions, and supplier strategies. Establish procurement as a strategic business partner, ensuring early engagement in key projects and commercial decisions. Drive a culture of commercial excellence, value creation, and continuous improvement across the organisation. Business Separation & Transformation Lead all procurement activities associated with the transition to a standalone business, including contract novations, supplier transitions, renegotiations, and the onboarding of new suppliers. Support the successful transfer and implementation of procurement processes, frameworks, and supplier arrangements. Ensure continuity of supply and service throughout the separation programme while minimising commercial and operational risk. Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to support transformation initiatives and drive organisational change. Supplier Management & Commercial Excellence Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers to maximise performance, service quality, innovation, and value. Lead complex commercial negotiations across multiple spend categories, securing favourable contractual and commercial outcomes. Identify opportunities to consolidate spend, leverage purchasing power, and deliver measurable cost savings and efficiencies. Drive supplier innovation and identify new products, technologies, and partnerships that support business goals. Governance, Risk & Compliance Establish procurement policies, governance frameworks, processes, and controls appropriate for an independent organisation. Develop robust supplier risk management, contract management, and procurement compliance practices. Monitor supplier performance and implement frameworks that drive accountability and continuous improvement. Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and supplier-related risks across the business. Sourcing, Reporting & Performance Management Lead sourcing activities, tender exercises, and RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes to support operational and strategic requirements. Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs and develop effective sourcing and category strategies. Provide meaningful procurement reporting, analytics, and performance metrics to the leadership team. Use data and insights to drive informed decision-making and improve procurement outcomes.

Experience Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commercial management, category management, or supplier relationship management. Proven track record