Procurement Manager

Sharpsmart UK

Procurement Manager overseeing sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for Finance. Ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and stakeholder engagement in day-to-day procurement activities.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeSpennymoor • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement management, including sourcing, negotiation, and supplier relationship management, while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and financial goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Procurement ManagementStrong Negotiation SkillsP2P Systems ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementProcurement Governance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

SourcingSupplier EvaluationContract ManagementCost Savings IdentificationKPI ManagementInvoice ResolutionPurchase Order ComplianceAudit SupportProcurement Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Onboarding

Soft Skills

Stakeholder SupportRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Coupa

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPS Qualification

Industry Keywords

Procurement ActivitySupplier ContractsCompliance StandardsFinancial GoalsApproval Workflows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end procurement activity including sourcing, supplier evaluation, negotiation and selection
Negotiate pricing, terms and service levels to achieve best overall value
Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business and financial goals
Manage supplier contracts, renewals and performance against agreed KPIs
Identify and deliver cost savings and value opportunities
Ensure all purchasing aligns with approved budgets
Own and manage procurement activity within Coupa
Oversee supplier onboarding, catalogues, purchase orders and approval workflows
Work closely with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and improve PO compliance
Support stakeholders to use Coupa correctly and consistently
Enforce procurement policies, approval limits and compliance standards
Maintain accurate records of suppliers, contracts and pricing
Support audit activity by providing clear and complete documentation
Provide Finance with visibility of committed spend
Partner with budget holders to understand requirements and guide purchasing decisions
Challenge non-compliant spend and promote best practice
Build and manage strong supplier relationships through regular reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a procurement or sourcing role
Strong negotiation skills within structured commercial frameworks
Hands-on experience with P2P systems
Experience working closely with Finance and Accounts Payable
Good understanding of procurement governance and controls
CIPS qualification or working towards it (Desirable)
Experience supporting audits and compliance processes (Desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements