Central Procurement Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Central Procurement Manager - Infrastructure Frameworks

Manchester

£55,000 to £65,000 + car & package



A major UK design-and-build contractor operating across the utilities sector is expanding its central procurement function to meet increased framework delivery demands with the addition of a Central Procurement Manager within their team in Manchester. The successful candidate will quickly become an integral part of my clients procurement team who operate across multiple long-term alliances with responsibility for complex, high-value infrastructure projects.



Role Overview

The Central Procurement Manager will lead the strategic procurement function, driving category strategy, supplier governance, and operational alignment across multiple business units. The role reports to the Head of Procurement and is based near Manchester with hybrid working. It requires leadership of a central team delivering procurement governance, category management, and supplier performance improvement.



Key Responsibilities

Leadership



Lead and develop a high-performing central procurement team

Oversee performance management, resource allocation, and training plans

Act as escalation point for procurement issues and decision-making

Foster a results-driven and compliant team culture

Supplier Management



Oversee supplier onboarding and compliance audits

Ensure adherence to internal and client governance frameworks

Manage supplier performance and drive measurable improvement

Lead strategic supplier reviews and approve final evaluations

Category and Framework Management



Develop and implement category strategies that drive value and innovation

Execute procurement programmes across frameworks to deliver cost efficiency

Analyse market trends and risks to inform category planning

Lead end-to-end tendering processes, negotiations, and contract awards

Manage supplier segmentation and category performance reporting

Governance and Process Improvement



Enforce compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and legislation

Drive standardisation and process optimisation across procurement operations

Promote sustainable and ethical sourcing in line with ESG commitments

Oversee integrity of procurement systems and data accuracy

Performance and Reporting



Produce board-level reports on procurement performance and supplier stability

Track KPIs across category and team performance metrics

Represent the procurement function with internal and external stakeholders

Essential Requirements



Senior-level procurement experience with proven category management capability

Strong commercial acumen and understanding of contract law and supply chains

Demonstrated success in cost reduction, process improvement, and risk control

Leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary procurement teams

Proficient in P2P systems, Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools

Skilled communicator and negotiator, able to engage at executive level

Organised, decisive, and delivery-focused

Desirable Requirements



MCIPS qualification or active progression toward certification

Experience in regulated or complex project environments (utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or engineering)

Knowledge of ISO frameworks, ESG governance, and ethical procurement standards

Benefits and Development



Starting salary of £55,000 to £65,000

£5,000 car/travel allowance

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with purchase option

Contributory pension, life assurance, and private medical cover

Health insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and employee savings platform

Structured leadership development and progression within a delivery business

If you're an experienced Central Procurement Manager keen on joining an established and growing business, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today for a confidential chat.



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