Procurement Manager

• Procurement Manager/ Category Leader - MRO, Engineering and Operations
• Driving Procurement Operations and CI
• Liverpool - 4 days on site

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation with the head office in Liverpool. You will help play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across a major UK infrastructure business. You will also lead on both strategic procurement and operational excellence as well as work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment

Description

As a Procurement Manager you will play a pivotal part in delivering efficient, sustainable, and best-in-class procurement operations across the business. With responsibility for category management (MRO), supplier relationship management, and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) oversight, you'll act as a key leader within the procurement team driving value, improving processes, and ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.

• Develop and deliver category strategies and sourcing plans, particularly across MRO spend
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to maximise value and deliver sustainable cost savings
• Align procurement strategies with operational and business priorities

• Develop and implement robust SRM frameworks
• Manage supplier performance through benchmarking, KPIs, and regular reviews
• Lead contract negotiations and build strategic supplier partnerships

• Manage contracts, SLAs, and supply risks across key categories
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks, including contracts
• Mitigate commercial risks across the supply chain

• Partner with Engineering, Operations, and functional teams to support business continuity and asset uptime
• Work closely with Port leadership and central functions to align procurement delivery with Group strategy
• Act as a trusted advisor on procurement best practice

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Purchasing and Inventory teams
• Drive transformation and improvement across procurement operations
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Profile

A successful Procurement Manager should have:

• Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or Category Manager MRO, Engineering and Operations.
• Strong expertise in end-to-end procurement operations and an understanding of P2P processes
• Demonstrated success in category management, sourcing, and supplier management
• Strong understanding of contract management and risk mitigation
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Data-driven, with experience using reporting and analytics to inform decisions
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards) is preferred but not essential

Job Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Permanent position based in Liverpool, offering stability and growth opportunities This is 4 days on site so you need to able to commute to Liverpool.
• Opportunity to work in the business services sector within a reputable organisation.
• A collaborative and professional work environment.

If you are ready to take on the challenge of a Procurement Manager/ Senior Category Leader role and make a positive impact we encourage you to apply today