Procurement Manager

We are seeking a commercially astute and results-driven Group Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement across a unique and diverse portfolio of businesses and venues.Based in Milton KeynesPaying up to £47,000Based in office 5 days a weekYour responsibilities will include:Developing and implementing a Group-wide procurement strategy aligned with the organisation's wider commercial objectives.Identifying and delivering cost savings, efficiencies and value improvements through strategic sourcing, purchasing and supplier consolidation.Leading competitive tender processes, supplier negotiations and contract negotiations across key spend categories.Managing procurement activity across hospitality, catering, hotels, events, facilities, security, cleaning, utilities, maintenance and IT.Building strong, long-term relationships with strategic suppliers and ensuring agreed commercial terms and service levels are consistently delivered.Establishing effective supplier performance management, including KPIs, reviews, benchmarking and ongoing commercial compliance.Taking ownership of food and beverage procurement, including supplier selection, market benchmarking and price monitoring.Leading energy procurement, monitoring market movements and identifying opportunities to optimise costs.Analysing group-wide spend data to identify trends, savings opportunities and areas for improved procurement control.Tracking and reporting procurement savings, performance and key commercial metrics to senior leadership.Strengthening procurement governance, including supplier due diligence, contract management, purchasing controls and compliance.Identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems and ways of working across the Group.Desirable Experience & QualificationsExperience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:FMCG, hospitality, hotels, leisure, stadiums, sport or major events.Food and beverage procurement.Energy procurement and utility contracts.Procurement transformation, systems implementation or process improvement.