Job Description

FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the wastewater industry for an experienced Central Procurement Manager to strengthen their Procurement team based in the Hyde area of Greater Manchester
 
Benefits

• Competitive salary 
• Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent)
• Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) 
• Contribution Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance 
• Health Insurance 
• Private Medical Insurance 
• And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc 

 
Central Procurement Manager role:

• Drive Category Strategy: Deliver value, innovation, and cost savings across key spend areas.
• Manage Supplier Approval: Guarantee supplier compliance with quality and risk standards.
• Strengthen Partnerships: Build relationships that enhance performance and continuous improvement.
• Enable Operations: Provide efficient, compliant sourcing to meet business needs.
• Ensure Alignment: Maintain consistency with company and client procurement policies.
• Connect Strategy and Delivery: Embed best practices and scalable processes across all functions.

Central Procurement Manager responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Central Procurement Team.
• Serve as the escalation point for procurement queries and challenges. Oversee planning, budgeting, workload, performance reviews, and training.
• Manage supplier onboarding to ensure compliance and minimise risk. Support audits and uphold internal policy standards.
• Nurture key supplier relationships to maximise value
• Approve final supplier evaluations and performance outcomes.
• Partner with stakeholders to meet operational needs.
• Analyse markets and risks to inform sourcing and strategy.
• Lead tendering, including ITTs/RFQs, evaluations, and contract awards.
• Negotiate commercial terms, KPIs, and service levels.
• Champion sustainable procurement aligned with ESG principles.
• Manage and optimise P2P systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Deliver regular board-level performance and procurement reports.
• Act as the primary contact for supplier stability and risk issues.
• Develop and track KPIs for team and individual performance.
• Take on additional duties as required to support business needs.
• Represent the organisation professionally in all external interactions.

Central Procurement Manager requirements:

• Experience in category management within a senior procurement role.
• Advanced knowledge of category management and procurement models.
• Customer-centric approach to procurement delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Organised, resilient, and deadline driven.
• Proficient in P2P and reporting systems, Excel, Power BI, and ideally Visio.
• Demonstrable success in delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of supply chains, frameworks, and contract law.
• Experience shaping procurement policies and procedures.
• Confident and constructive stakeholder engagement

 
If you are looking for a fantastic Central Procurement Manager opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
 
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.