Procurement Manager

HM60: Procurement Manager

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid up to 3 days a week in the office

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | 12 month Contract

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Procurement Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be the head of purchase to pay operations within the business.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of Purchase to Pay policies, processes, communications and engagement activities to support the successful transformation of P2P services.

Work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop, agree and implement new policies and operating procedures.

Ensure compliance with P2P policies through effective controls, governance frameworks and performance monitoring.

Lead and manage process improvements and operational change initiatives, ensuring business readiness and successful adoption across the organisation.

Oversee the integration of existing P2P Support, transactions and shared services teams into a single high-performing function.

Develop capability, expertise and leadership within the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

Drive operational performance through the use of service metrics, insight and effective resource management.

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Champion innovation, process optimisation and best practice across the P2P operating model.

Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the role.

Skills and Qualifications

Significant leadership experience within a Purchase to Pay (P2P), accounts payable, shared services, finance operations or Procure-to-Pay environment.

Proven track record of leading large-scale operational transformation and change programmes.

Experience implementing policies, processes and controls within a complex organisation.

Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes, governance, risk and compliance requirements.

Demonstrable experience leading and integrating teams through periods of organisational change.

Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders across multiple business areas.

Experience developing high-performing teams, driving service excellence and delivering continuous improvement initiatives.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using performance data and management information to drive decision-making.

Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex operational and policy requirements into clear business outcomes.

BPSS security clearance.

Desirable

Professional qualification in finance, procurement, business management or a related discipline (e.g., CIPS, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).

Experience working within large public sector, government, or highly regulated environments.

Knowledge of shared services operating models and service management frameworks.

Experience implementing or optimising ERP and finance systems such as SAP, Oracle, Unit4 or similar platforms.

Understanding of change management methodologies and organisational design.

Experience establishing service performance frameworks, KPIs, SLAs and customer satisfaction measures.

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence frameworks.

Location: Birmingham / Hybrid up to 3 days a week in the office

Salary: Competitive Day Rate | 12 month Contract