Procurement Manager - HE Sector

We're partnering with a high-profile London institution to recruit a Procurement Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering procurement strategy across a diverse academic environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who wants to drive value, influence stakeholders and deliver tangible cost efficiencies while helping to evolve procurement into a more strategic, commercially focused function. Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you'll support departments across the organisation, leading procurement activity, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring best-practice procurement processes are embedded across a wide range of goods and services. The role As Procurement Manager, you will: Lead and support end-to-end procurement activity across multiple departments Drive value for money, cost savings and service improvements Run procurement exercises ranging from low-value purchases to full competitive tenders Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to deliver commercial value and performance Promote and maximise use of framework agreements and centrally negotiated contracts Provide expert procurement advice to stakeholders across the organisation Support the development and implementation of the procurement strategy Deliver training and guidance to non-procurement staff to improve commercial awareness Ensure full compliance with public sector procurement regulations Analyse procurement data and produce reports to demonstrate performance and valueThis role will work closely with academic and operational teams, helping them navigate procurement processes and achieve the best outcomes for their departments. What we're looking for We're keen to speak with procurement professionals who bring: Experience delivering end-to-end procurement processes, including tenders and framework competitions Strong knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and best practice Experience analysing spend and performance data to improve procurement outcomes Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills The ability to influence non-procurement stakeholders and drive change Experience working with eProcurement or contract management systems Strong Excel and data analysis skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results to deadlinesDesirable Degree or equivalent professional experience MCIPS (or working towards) Experience in Higher Education or other public sector environmentsWhy apply? Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from: Hybrid working with flexibility Generous annual leave plus additional seasonal closure days Excellent pension scheme Access to professional development and training programmes Staff wellbeing initiatives and on-site facilities Discounts, travel benefits and access to wider institutional resources💬 Interested? If you're a procurement professional looking to step into a role where you can influence strategy, deliver real commercial impact and work with a broad range of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you. 📍 London (Hybrid - minimum 2 days onsite) 💰 £44,753 + excellent benefits 🕒 Permanent | Full Time (35 hours per week) Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation