Contract type: Perrmanent Location: London Marylebone / Aylesbury / Banbury Job Purpose The key purpose of the Procurement Manager role is to strengthen the Procurement team in leading the Procurement strategy which is to ensure that everything we do is underpinned by our ethos to behave as a good and efficient operator through all of our procurement activities, ensuring value for money and robust and fit for purpose contracts. Reporting into the Head of Procurement, the Procurement Manager will play a crucial part in delivering the Procurement Strategy in ensuring that the key controls and governance set out in the Procurement Policy are adhered to. This will include coordinating all procurement activity from sourcing the market, through to formalising the procurement approach, carrying out the procurement activity, through to contract award and ongoing supplier management. The Procurement Manager will specialise in Operational and HSSE contracts, enabling the business to operate successfully. Key Accountabilities Implements procurement procedures in keeping with the Chiltern procurement policy and ensures adherence by business units. Ensures continuous improvement in procurement processes and procedures Deliver end to end Procurement support on various projects Supports development of appropriate procurement strategies that support value for money objectives e.g. supplier consolidation Has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the category and its supply marke