Procurement Manager

Retirement Villages Group Ltd

Procurement Manager owning Coupa, supplier management and governance for RVG, a UK retirement-community developer and operator. Shaping scalable procurement across multi-site operations.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement management, particularly in optimizing workflows and implementing P2P platforms. Proven ability to drive change, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable value through effective supplier management and reporting.

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Procurement ManagementCoupa ExperienceP2P Platform OwnershipCIPS QualificationStrong Reporting and Data Skills

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Hard Skills

Procurement ControlsGovernance and ComplianceSupplier OnboardingContract ManagementWorkflow OptimizationData AnalysisAudit ReadinessChange ManagementCost AvoidanceSupplier Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceAutonomous WorkPrioritizationCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

CoupaReporting DashboardsProcurement FrameworksMI Production

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Indirect Spend CategoriesMulti-Site EnvironmentProperty ManagementHealthcare ProcurementHospitality Procurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the super-user and technical owner of Coupa across requisitioning, approvals, supplier onboarding, catalogues, reporting and AP integration points
Drive optimisation of workflows, controls, supplier records and reporting
Lead implementation of the Coupa SIM module from design through to go-live and adoption
Create and maintain system documentation, procedures and user guides
Deliver user training and ongoing support across villages and central teams
Own the systems roadmap, working with Finance and IT on enhancements
Produce clear MI and dashboards on spend, commitments and compliance
Maintain robust PO, approval and audit trail standards
Reduce off-process spend and invoice activity
Support audit readiness and segregation of duties controls
Build practical procurement frameworks and policies that can scale with RVG's growth
Manage supplier onboarding, due diligence and contract visibility
Lead renewals, re-tenders and sourcing activity across indirect spend categories
Maintain a proactive contract renewal pipeline
Support key commercial decisions across capital projects, FF&E and operational spend
Build strong supplier relationships and drive improved performance and value
Work closely with Property, FM, Operations, Marketing and Finance teams across the business
Deliver measurable value through savings, cost avoidance and improved supplier performance
Raise the profile of procurement as a commercial business partner
Provide practical advice and support to stakeholders, helping teams make better purchasing decisions
Take ownership of procurement across RVG and help shape and develop the procurement function

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven Procurement Manager experience within a multi-site or operationally complex business
Strong systems capability, with experience owning or improving procure-to-pay (P2P) platforms
Experience driving change from manual or legacy processes to more automated ways of working
Strong understanding of procurement controls, governance and compliance
Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and working effectively across functions
Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and build structure without a large team around you
Strong reporting and data skills, with ability to turn information into useful insight
Experience across indirect categories such as Property, FM or similar
Coupa experience (desirable)
CIPS qualification or current study towards it (desirable)
Experience in property, hospitality, healthcare, retirement living or another multi-site environment (desirable)
Experience leading procurement systems implementations (desirable)
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement, attending the London Victoria office 2–3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Discretionary annual bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Additional company benefits