Procurement Manager

Job description

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead the day-to-day sourcing, contracting and supplier management activity across the business. Reporting into Finance, this role plays a key part in ensuring all purchasing is cost effective, compliant and well controlled. You will take ownership of the end-to-end procure-to-pay process through Coupa, working closely with Accounts Payable and budget holders to ensure smooth, accurate and auditable transactions. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can balance commercial delivery with strong governance and stakeholder engagement. ### Key role focus - Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection - Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value - Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals - Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against agreed KPIs - Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities - Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets - Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa - Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows - Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance - Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently - Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards - Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing - Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation - Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend - Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions - Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice - Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews ### Candidate profile **Essential** - Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role - Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks - Hands-on experience with P2P systems - Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable - Good understanding of procurement governance and controls **Desirable** - CIPS qualification or working towards it - Experience supporting audits and compliance processes