Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement ManagerBolton | Hybrid | £65,000 - £75,000 | 4 day week but with a full time salary.We are recruiting for a Senior Procurement Manager to join a large, growing organisation with a genuine social purpose and a wide-ranging, multi-site operation across education, care and specialist services.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who wants genuine ownership and autonomy. Reporting into the Finance function, you will take responsibility for shaping and developing procurement across the organisation, with the freedom to build the function, introduce best practice and establish the procurement strategy.You will manage a small existing team of two Procurement Assistants and work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Property, IT and operational teams.The opportunityThis is not a procurement role where you'll simply be following an established process.The organisation is looking for someone at Senior Procurement Manager level who can take ownership, assess where the current function is, identify opportunities for improvement and determine how procurement should operate going forward.You'll have the autonomy to:Develop and implement the organisation's procurement strategyIntroduce and improve procurement processes, systems and governanceBuild stronger supplier relationships and commercial frameworksIdentify opportunities for cost savings and improved valueLead tenders and strategic sourcing exercisesDevelop and manage the procurement teamEstablish robust supplier due diligence and performance managementWork closely with Finance to improve commercial visibility and controlInfluence senior stakeholders across the wider organisationKey responsibilitiesLead the procurement function across a large, multi-site organisationManage and develop two Procurement Assistants, providing leadership, guidance and supportDevelop procurement strategies across a broad range of categoriesLead competitive tendering, supplier selection and contract negotiationsManage and develop strategic supplier relationshipsReview supplier performance, compliance, quality and value for moneyIdentify and deliver cost-saving and efficiency opportunitiesEstablish appropriate procurement policies, processes and governanceMaintain supplier databases, contracts registers and procurement reportingWork with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and forecast future demandSupport procurement for new site openings and operational expansionManage procurement across areas including facilities, cleaning, catering, energy, fleet, equipment and other operational servicesEnsure appropriate due diligence and compliance processes are followedProvide commercial insight and procurement reporting to Finance and senior stakeholdersResolve supplier issues, complaints and contractual disputesContinuously review the procurement function and identify opportunities for improvementWhat we're looking forWe're looking for an experienced procurement professional who is ready to own and shape a function, rather than simply manage day-to-day purchasing.You'll ideally have:Significant experience in a senior procurement positionExperience managing or developing a procurement teamProven experience across a multi-site organisation. This is essentialStrong strategic sourcing and category management experienceExcellent supplier negotiation and contract management skillsA strong track record of delivering cost savings and commercial efficienciesExperience developing procurement processes, policies and governanceStrong commercial and analytical abilityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsThe confidence to work autonomously and influence senior decision-makersWe're particularly interested in people who have worked within organisations where procurement covers a broad and varied supplier base, rather than someone whose experience has been restricted to a single category.Why this opportunity?This is a role where you can genuinely make your mark.You'll be joining an organisation where procurement has significant scope for development, with senior leadership recognising the need for a strong procurement professional to come in, take ownership and establish the function for the future.You'll have:£65,000 - £75,000 salaryHybrid working in Bolton2 days per week in the office: Monday & Thursday4-day working week after probationThat's four working days while retaining your full-time salary, with a designated rest day each week.If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for a role where you can take ownership, build a function and have genuine influence at senior level, we'd be very interested in hearing from you.About UK Staffing GroupUK Staffing Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy focused on connecting exceptional people with organisations where they can make a genuine impact. We take the time to understand both our clients and candidates, ensuring we're matching people with opportunities that genuinely fit their experience, ambitions and career goals.Equal OpportunitiesUK Staffing Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or circumstances.