Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap. Summary We are recruiting a Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in strengthening procurement governance, value for money and long-term sourcing across a membership-led organisation. This opportunity will suit an experienced procurement professional who enjoys influencing senior stakeholders, embedding best practice and building sustainable procurement capability in a values-driven environment.   Our Client Our client is a UK-based membership organisation with a national footprint and a strong social purpose. The organisation is values-led, people-focused and committed to continuous improvement, sustainability and equity.   The Role The Procurement Manager will act as the organisation’s subject-matter expert for procurement, working closely with budget holders and senior leaders to embed effective, compliant and forward-looking procurement practices. Key elements of the role include: Providing technical leadership for procurement across a diverse portfolio of goods and services Influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders to drive robust, value-for-money decisions Developing longer-term, organisation-wide procurement planning Embedding procurement as business-as-usual through guidance, frameworks and training Main Duties Reporting into a senior operational lead, the postholder will: Lead delivery of procurement objectives in support of organisational cost improvement and strategic goals Support and manage re-procurement activity, ensuring compliance with internal policy, legislation and best practice Review and maintain procurement governance, including ongoing development of procurement policy Establish and oversee a central contracts and procurement repository to improve transparency and reporting Provide expert advice, coaching and support to budget holders and contract managers The Successful Candidate You will be a confident and organised procurement professional with the ability to operate independently and influence at senior level. You will demonstrate: A strong track record of delivering cost savings, efficiencies and improved value through procurement and contract management Solid knowledge of procurement legislation, public-sector frameworks and governance standards Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with experience supporting non-procurement colleagues Membership of CIPS, or active progression towards this qualification Experience within a not-for-profit, membership body or trade union environment is desirable but not essential.   What’s on Offer? Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience) Full-time, fixed-term contract until December 2027 Hybrid working with flexibility on how and where work is delivered Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays 12% employer pension contribution (defined contribution scheme) Enhanced family leave, wellbeing support and employee assistance programme A genuine opportunity to shape procurement maturity within a purpose-led organisation Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where people feel valued, supported and able to thrive. xehkeey Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds, and flexible working and workplace adjustments are actively encouraged.