Cedar Recruitment
Your Recruitment Partner
Your Recruitment Partner
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days on-site per week)
Contract: Full-Time, 12-month Fixed Term
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum
Benefits: Pension + Free Travelcard
Are you a commercially driven procurement professional looking to make a real impact? We’re hiring a Procurement Manager for a 12-month contract to help shape, lead, and deliver value across a diverse range of indirect spend categories.
This is a high-profile role with visibility across the business, working closely with Finance, Central Operations, and Corporate Services. You’ll also collaborate across group functions to drive efficiency, promote best practice, and maximise procurement value.
Strategic Sourcing
Lead procurement activity across Facilities, HR, Marketing, and Corporate Services.
Manage key upcoming projects including HVAC, Lighting, Uniforms, Utilities, Workwear, MFDs, and more.
Deliver tendering and sourcing strategies from market analysis through to contract award.
Supplier & Contract Management
Negotiate and manage contracts, embedding performance KPIs and compliance standards.
Build strategic supplier relationships and oversee contract lifecycles and renewals.
Stakeholder Engagement
Work with stakeholders to shape procurement requirements and deliver best-in-class outcomes.
Partner with Finance to track savings and align procurement with business goals.
Report procurement performance and insights to senior leadership.
Governance & Best Practice
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procurement legislation where applicable.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and embed ethical, sustainable procurement principles.
Experience & Qualifications
Background in indirect procurement with recent generalist category management experience.
Degree in Business, Procurement, or related discipline; CIPS qualification desirable.
Skills & Attributes
Commercially astute with a strong grasp of cost vs. quality vs. risk.
Skilled negotiator with excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
Proficient with procurement tools (e.g. SAP, Agresso, P2P systems) and confident with Excel.
Detail-oriented and analytical, with a problem-solving mindset.
Exciting role – influence across multiple business functions.
Modern hybrid working
Free Travelcard to support your commute.
Competitive salary up to £80,000 + pension.
Apply now and bring your expertise to a forward-thinking, collaborative team.
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