Your new companyJoin a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of innovation and service excellence in the food services sector. With a strong foundation and a commitment to sustainability, this company is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of its customers and communities.Your new roleAs Procurement Manager, you''ll play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic sourcing plans across IT and Marketing categories (c. £15m p.a spend). You''ll lead procurement initiatives for both non-tendered and high-value tendered contracts (over £100k), ensuring best value and compliance with procurement policies.Working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, you''ll drive innovation, cost control, and service excellence while embedding ethical and sustainable practices into every procurement decision.Key responsibilities include:* Developing and implementing category strategies aligned with business goals.* Leading supplier evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation.* Managing procurement projects and supporting new sourcing initiatives.* Providing data-driven insights to influence procurement decisions.What you''ll need to succeed* Proven strategic procurement experience, ideally in indirect procurement with experience in IT andamp; Marketing categories being desirable* Strong negotiation and influencing skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships.* Proficiency in digital procurement tools and contract development.* Analytical mi