4 of 4 Procurement Manager Jobs in the North of England

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technology Procurement Manager to join a growing procurement function and play a key role in delivering major strategic technology programmes. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, working on complex, multi-million-pound projects and shaping the future of category management across the category. Responsibilities: Manage significant multi-million-pound technology sourcing … projects, ensuring effective planning, coordination and execution across the full procurement lifecycle. Conduct meaningful market insight and supplier engagement activities to understand capability, innovation and pricing models, to shape requirements and build strong sourcing strategies that deliver best value. Play a key role in negotiating commercial terms, pricing and risk allocation to achieve balanced and competitive contract outcomes. Assist … in shaping contract frameworks and performance mechanisms that drive supplier accountability and measurable service delivery. To be considered: Procurement Manager/Category Manager with deep IT/Technology category experience. Proven record of successfully delivering high value, complex end-to-end sourcing projects. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to juggle multiple projects with excellent organisational More ❯

Your new company An award-winning and rapidly-growing technology company in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join their team. Your new role As Procurement Manager, you will oversee all procurement and contract management across a wide range of direct and indirect categories, including vehicles, equipment, materials, mobile services, marketing, and … IT. Success in this position requires strong expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, combined with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Other key duties include: Lead procurement activities such as identifying and assessing new suppliers, preparing tenders (ITTs, RFPs), evaluating submissions, and presenting recommendations. Negotiate supplier agreements to ensure contracts are robust, commercially sound, and aligned with business needs. … spend reporting and analysis, leveraging the newly implemented ERP system for purchasing. Lead and develop a small team. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a senior procurement capacity leading sourcing activities and negotiating pricing and commercial terms MCIPS qualification - preferred Experience of managing supplier improvement programmes and performance reviews Good working knowledge of contracts and T More ❯

Category Manager (IT Procurement) Location: Based in Leeds (working 2 days in office)Salary: c.£60,000 - £65,000 plus strong benefits packageGrafton Recruitment are working with a large international corporate to appoint a Category Manager who will manage group IT and technology spend.You will be an experienced procurement professional with knowledge of managing key suppliers … project management skills.This role offers a great opportunity to lead category strategy for defined areas and negotiate high value contracts. You will be part of a large and sophisticated procurement team.Responsibilities: Supplier Sourcing - identification and evaluation of suppliers Tendering, negotiating, and implementing contracts and agreements Managing complex contracts, and identifying supplier risk Managing, advising, and influencing stakeholders through the … procurement process Managing supplier relationships, setting supplier strategy and evaluating supplier performance Project procurement and category management approach Category centralization and strategy development Requirements: Experience of leading and managing end to end procurement process, tendering and contract award. Procurement experience for indirect categories, including IT specifically. Excellent influencing skills, managing cross function projects and senior stakeholders. More ❯

Shape the future of IT procurement and make an impact across multiple countries and regions. We are seeking an experienced Global Technology Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for technology, working closely with senior leaders worldwide. Develop forward-looking IT category strategies that drive value, cost savings and innovation. Build strong, influential relationships with senior business … and technology leaders to align procurement with organisational goals. Monitor global IT supplier markets, keeping ahead of trends, emerging technologies and supplier changes. Promote compliance with Preferred Supplier Lists and IT buying channels, addressing gaps and driving improvements globally. Collaborate with procurement teams across multiple countries and regions to deliver category plans and sourcing initiatives effectively. Your experience … ability to influence and collaborate with senior IT and business stakeholders in a global, matrixed environment. Commercial and analytical expertise, including application of Total Cost of Ownership and other procurement models. Experience driving change, embedding best practices, and supporting procurement transformation initiatives. More ❯