Procurement Manager North London - Hybrid Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 Develop and implement global procurement strategies, addressing complex challenges through strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration within a matrix organisation. Lead the purchasing team, overseeing new product development with supplier engagement and commercial due diligence. Manage the Logistics team to ensure compliant and efficient import/export operations. Support contract bid preparation. Responsibilities of Procurement Manager: Define and execute robust sourcing strategies for new and existing products or services, adhering to Life Cycle Management principles. Establish strong commercial partnerships with key strategic suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of current and future programmes. Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation and procedures for all imports and exports, adapting to any future regulatory changes. Drive continuous performance improvement across all aspects of supply chain operations, including logistics. Lead and manage the team by setting clear departmental and personal objectives. Oversee competitive tendering processes, including supplier selection, pre-qualification, tender evaluation, and contract award, in line with procurement plans and governance. Ensure the procurement function is actively involved in the development and introduction of new products. Manage the procurement of assigned commodities. Travel within the UK and overseas, this could be at short notice. What are we looking for in a Procurement Manager? Proven experience in a senior purchasing or commercial role at an executive management level. Demonstrated success in implementing large, complex product or service contracts with robust contractual agreements. Strong knowledge and practical experience with MRP systems, Kanban, contract law, risk management, negotiation, and operating within a change-driven organisation. Skilled in leading, developing, and collaborating effectively within teams. Exceptional communication abilities, with a track record of delivering presentations to director-level audiences. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on innovative change management. Demonstrates drive, initiative, and strategic thinking to anticipate challenges and take action to optimise profitability and cash flow across all business areas. HNC/ Degree or equivalent in a technical or business-related subject CIPS Membership is ideal but not necessary