Procurement Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Our entrepreneurial client is currently seeking a highly strategic, commercially minded Procurement Manager with experience in procurement, contract review, and customer usage analysis to join our influential team based in Central London.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, ideal for a confident finance professional who enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders – across Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Commercial – to shape investment decisions, drive performance, and influence long-term financial strategy.

You’ll gain exposure to the CFO, VP of Finance and CTO, with clear progression opportunities for future permanent roles within the group.

Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across both operational costs and CAPEX
• Provide financial stewardship over capital projects – ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, timelines, and budget targets
• Review and analyse supplier contracts, commercial agreements, and service terms to identify risks, savings opportunities, and value enhancements
• Analyse customer usage, consumption trends, and revenue patterns to inform pricing, investment decisions, and strategic planning
• Build and enhance cost-performance dashboards and financial models
• Partner with senior business leaders and Procurement to drive cost optimisation, supplier performance improvements, and spend efficiency
• Guide investment decisions through data-driven analysis, business case reviews, and ROI tracking
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams – including Procurement, Commercial, Operations, and Legal – to standardise processes and support scalable growth
• Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support high-impact decision-making

Requirements:

• Proven experience managing cost performance, strategic sourcing impact, and/or capital investment (CAPEX)
• Strong background in contract review, supplier agreements, commercial terms, and risk/value assessment
• Experience analysing customer usage data, consumption trends, and commercial performance
• Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate clear, actionable insights
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• A proactive, improvement-focused mindset – excited to enhance finance, procurement, and commercial processes

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