Procurement Manager

Sanderson Procurement are working in partnership with a reputable business in Reading to recruit a Procurement Manager. As Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for sourcing across many indirect categories, as well as managing a number of different sourcing initiatives, ensuring that you are always deliver the best value for the organisation. It is essential that you have excellent relationship management skills, and have evidence to support this as well as strong procurement and project management skills.

Key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager:

• Lead on strategic planning and development of sourcing strategies for various categories
• Lead and support the team through the procurement process and ensure that they are compliant
• Maintain and develop excellent supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Always strive to achieve the highest level of best practise
• Support with the development of the new in house Contract Management team and ensure effective handover
• Ensure that all reports and other documentation are accurate and effectively delivered to the business
• Lead on very complex negotiations and ensure that a successful conclusion is always achieved

Person specification for the Procurement Manager:

• Analytically minded
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Degree level education and/or CIPS
• Strong legal knowledge - understanding and experience of contract law
• Experience of strategic sourcing across multiple indirect categories

If this role is of interest to you and you would like further information or to apply, please get in touch with Kate Garrett -