Procurement Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays are partnered with a reputable not-for-profit organisation in Manchester who are looking to add to their friendly Procurement team. The organisation has strong core values and the work they do truly makes a positive impact upon society. They have won multiple awards for the work that they do, and joining this company comes with a great sense of pride and reward.

Your new role

The Procurement Manager will deliver optimal value for money and efficiencies through effective procurement processes, and ensuring compliance with Procurement Act 2023 (PA23). Working closely with the Head of Procurement, you will support with category strategies and managing high-value contracts and initiatives. The Procurement Manager will proactively build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to establish business needs and specifications, and will manage the end-to-end procurement and tendering process to deliver on these requirements, as well as managing mini competitions and direct awards via frameworks. You will strive to deliver cost savings in line with business targets, whilst mitigating risks across the supply chain. Post-award, you will manage contract performance with suppliers and ensure that they are adhering to SLAs and agreed KPIs.

This role is offered on a remote basis with an occasional requirement to travel to the Manchester office or supplier sites for important meetings.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven background in UK procurement and delivering cost savings within the public or not-for-profit sector

Experience of independently running tender processes end-to-end

Detailed knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)

Ability to negotiate and influence decisions with stakeholders

Excellent communication skills and an ability to build rapport with stakeholders

You must be qualified to CIPS Level 4 or above

What you'll get in return

Competitive starting salary of up to £45,000 depending on relevant experience

27 days holiday + bank holidays + option to buy additional days

Remote role with minimal travel to the office - giving you a great work-life balance

7% company pension contribution

What you need to do now

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