Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager | National Utilities Infrastructure

Location: Warrington or Portsmouth (Hybrid with UK travel) 
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Procurement People is proud to have been exclusively selected to recruit a 
Procurement Manager for a leading, high-growth national utilities infrastructure business. This is a strategic appointment designed for a forward-thinking procurement professional ready to elevate standards and drive impactful change across a multi-site group.

The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the procurement function. This is not just a "buying" role; it is a strategic position offering exposure to complex market evaluations, high-level supplier negotiations, and the leadership of key group-wide initiatives. You will be a champion for consistency, embedding best practices and governance to support the company’s ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing: Lead and support wider procurement initiatives across all category levels, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Value Creation: Benchmark and negotiate procurement activities to deliver best value, driving "Wave 2" opportunities to achieve targeted savings and efficiencies.
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Take ownership of SRM activities, collaborating with key suppliers to build "360 partnerships" that focus on sustainability, value-add, and risk mitigation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to internal business units, providing guidance and data-driven solutions that drive operational efficiency.
• Process Innovation: Conduct annual reviews of procurement processes and drive change management initiatives to ensure the function remains agile, compliant, and best-in-class.

The Person We are looking for a proactive, adaptable, and resilient leader who thrives in fast-paced environments. You should be confident in defending commercial positions and influencing senior stakeholders to align with the overarching procurement strategy.

Requirements:

• A degree in Procurement, Commercial, Finance, or Supply Chain (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive procurement experience within a multi-site or group environment (Utilities or Infrastructure experience is highly advantageous).
• Proven ability to benchmark, negotiate, and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market insights.
• A clear understanding of SRM methodology and contract management.
• A commitment to safety and service excellence.

Why Join? This business is at an exciting stage of its journey. You will have the autonomy to lead innovation initiatives and truly add value to a critical national infrastructure provider. With the flexibility to be based out of either their Warrington or Portsmouth offices, this role offers a fantastic balance of strategic influence and operational delivery.

To Apply If you are a strategic procurement professional with a desire to lead innovation and drive excellence, we want to hear from you.