Procurement Manager

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Finance team and take full ownership of vendor management and procurement operations across the business. This is a foundational role - you will establish processes from the ground up, bring proven procurement knowledge to the organisation, and become the go-to expert for everything related to suppliers and spend. You will manage the full vendor lifecycle: from sourcing and RFP/RFI processes through commercial negotiations, contract execution, and ongoing vendor performance. Your remit spans all procurement categories - product, software, office, and third-party services - and you will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure best value and compliance at every step.

Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end procurement processes and governance frameworks across the organisation; Manage the full vendor lifecycle - vendor identification, qualification, onboarding, and ongoing relationship management; Lead RFP and RFI processes: scoping requirements, issuing documentation, evaluating responses, and driving vendor selection; Collect and analyse multiple competitive bids to ensure optimal value and risk allocation; Lead commercial negotiations on contracts, pricing, SLAs, and terms with vendors across all spend categories; Own procurement for the entire business: products, third-party services, office supplies, and software licences; Manage the internal approvals workflow via procurement software, ensuring proper authorisation and audit trails; Partner with Finance, Legal, and operational teams to align procurement activity with business needs and budget cycles; Track vendor performance, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across the supplier base; Own the end-to-end renewals process: maintain a forward view of all contract expiries, flag renewals ahead of notice-period deadlines, and lead renegotiation or consolidation

Requirements

5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling environment; Built procurement processes and frameworks from scratch — not just stepped into an existing system; Strong track record in commercial contract negotiations across diverse spend categories; Comfortable running end-to-end RFP and RFI processes and know how to evaluate multi-bid responses with rigour; Handled all procurement categories — software licences, third-party services, and physical goods — without needing to be told where to start; Tool-savvy and comfortable managing approval workflows in procurement software; Natural collaborator who can influence without authority across Finance, Legal, and operational teams; Analytical mindset, sharp attention to detail, and ability to push decisions forward even under ambiguity; Fluent in English