Procurement Operations Manager - London - Financial Services

Are you a procurement professional who thrives on driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering real business impact?

Our client are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager to partner with the Head of Procurement in shaping and overseeing procurement across the organisation. This is a chance to influence strategy, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure maximum value from every supplier.

What you’ll do:

• Champion the procurement policy, ensuring consistent, compliant vendor engagement across the business.
• Partner with stakeholders on supplier selection, risk assessments, and due diligence.
• Monitor and report on supplier performance, driving improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Lead tender processes, supplier negotiations, and supplier base rationalisation.
• Oversee corporate travel management, ensuring policy adherence and value for money.
• Harness procurement data and systems to identify opportunities, track spend, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders.

What you bring:

• Significant procurement experience in a regulated environment (financial services ideal).
• Proven success in vendor management, IT/professional services procurement, and policy compliance.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability.
• Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Results-driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact.

Why join our client?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas drive change. They offer a role with breadth, influence, and the opportunity to shape procurement in a complex, regulated environment.