Procurement Manager

A leading organisation in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Manager to shape and deliver its procurement strategy, ensuring maximum value from supplier partnerships while upholding the highest standards of quality, service, compliance, and commercial integrity. This role offers you the opportunity to work collaboratively across all business functions, leading procurement activities that directly impact the venue’s operational success and customer experience.

You will be empowered to drive positive change, champion sustainability initiatives, and act as an ambassador for responsible sourcing as the organisation pursues its ambitious carbon-neutral target. The workplace is committed to inclusivity, diversity, and creating a supportive environment where every voice is amplified. Flexible working opportunities, generous training support, and a culture of continuous improvement make this an exceptional place for you to grow your career in procurement.

• Shape and deliver a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with commercial, operational, and customer experience objectives across multiple spend categories including Food & Beverage, Facilities, Technology, Marketing, and Capital Projects.
• Lead supplier relationship management and contract negotiations with a focus on balancing cost, quality, service, and sustainability while supporting the venue’s commitment to responsible sourcing and carbon neutrality by 2038.
• Join a highly inclusive team dedicated to amplifying diverse voices and fostering innovation through flexible working opportunities, ongoing training support, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing.

What you'll do:

As Procurement Manager Facilities Management based at a premier spot in Manchester, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s procurement landscape. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing strategies that optimise spend across diverse categories such as Food & Beverage, Facilities Management, Technology, Marketing, Commercial projects and more.

• Develop and implement a robust procurement strategy that supports business goals and enhances operational performance across key categories such as Food & Beverage, Venue Management, Facilities, Technology, Marketing, Commercial and Capital Projects.
• Lead end-to-end procurement activities including strategic sourcing, tendering processes, supplier negotiations, and contract governance to ensure optimal value delivery.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements while maintaining high standards of quality and service throughout all supplier partnerships.
• Build and nurture relationships with suppliers and service partners by overseeing selection processes, onboarding procedures, performance management using KPIs, and regular reviews for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with Legal teams to negotiate contracts, manage renewals, ensure compliance with company policies and mitigate commercial risks effectively.
• Maintain oversight of contract registers and supplier obligations while supporting audit activities and due diligence requirements.
• Deliver procurement savings through detailed spend analysis reporting and provide commercial insights to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
• Act as a trusted partner across all venue functions by offering expert commercial advice and promoting best procurement practices throughout the organisation.
• Support departments in securing goods and services required for exceptional live entertainment experiences while driving improvements in procurement processes and systems.
• Champion sustainability objectives by engaging suppliers in responsible sourcing practices that contribute towards achieving carbon neutrality targets.

What you bring:

Your proven experience as Procurement Manager Facilities Management will demonstrate your ability to thrive within complex environments where collaboration is key. You bring deep expertise in managing procurement activities across varied categories balancing stakeholder needs while ensuring operational excellence. Your skillset includes advanced contract negotiation techniques honed through close partnership with Legal teams; you are adept at reviewing agreements for compliance whilst mitigating risks effectively. Building strong supplier relationships comes naturally to you whether it’s implementing performance frameworks or resolving disputes amicably.

• Significant experience managing procurement within complex commercial organisations where delivering value through supplier relationships is essential for operational success.
• Proven track record overseeing procurement activities across multiple spend categories while balancing competing priorities from various stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in contract negotiation enabling favourable commercial outcomes alongside effective risk management strategies.
• Experience partnering with Legal teams to review contracts thoroughly; negotiate terms; manage agreements; ensure compliance; mitigate risks; renew contracts efficiently.
• Demonstrable ability to develop supplier relationships including performance management frameworks; service improvement initiatives; dispute resolution mechanisms; continuous improvement processes.
• Excellent commercial acumen allowing identification of opportunities for cost savings; assessment of risks; sound business decision-making based on data-driven insights.
• Advanced analytical skills supported by financial literacy enabling interpretation of spend data; monitoring inventory levels; producing meaningful reports for stakeholders.
• Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities combined with clear communication skills that build credibility at all organisational levels.
• Desirable: Experience within hospitality or live entertainment venues where high-volume operations demand critical attention to service delivery and customer experience.
• Desirable: Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS) or working towards accreditation plus knowledge of sustainable sourcing practices.

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