Procurement Manager - Professional Services
Location: Greater Manchester (Hybrid - 50% WFH)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Outstanding Benefits Package

Are you a strategic procurement professional ready to influence at the highest levels and drive transformation across a FTSE100 powerhouse?

1st Executive is proud to partner with a leading FTSE100 organisation, recognised for its exceptional growth over the past two years. As the business continues its dynamic evolution-reshaping both customer experiences and internal operations-Procurement is front and centre, unlocking innovation through world-class third-party partnerships.

Now's your chance to be part of that journey.

The Role: Procurement Manager - Professional Services

As Procurement Manager, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end sourcing for a high-impact Professional Services and Consultancy portfolio. This is more than just procurement-it's strategic value creation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex sourcing projects from strategy through to contract across the full suite of professional services.

• Acting as a trusted business partner to C-suite stakeholders, influencing decision-making and demonstrating the strategic value of procurement.

• Defining and delivering 3-5 year category strategies, aligned with business goals and regulatory expectations.

• Embedding best-in-class supplier and contract management, while unlocking innovative ways to maximise third-party consultancy value.

• Championing transformation and agility in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience managing Professional Services & Consultancy procurement.

• Background in a regulated environment, ideally Financial Services.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing at executive level.

• Strategic thinker with experience delivering long-term category plans.

• Degree and/or CIPS qualification (preferred).

• Based in the UK with current Right to Work status.