Purchasing Work, Jobs in Manchester (with Salaries)

Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager
DWF —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Team management
- Financial services
- Leadership
Vendor Manager, Publishing Operations
Public Library of Science —Manchester
- £50,000 - £83,000 a year
- Remote
- Travel
- Annual leave
Purchasing Administrator (MAT Leave cover, Min 12 months fixed term)
Festive Lights Ltd —Chorley
- £26,000 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Procurement, Stores and Facilities Manager
TF Jones Property Services —St Helens
- £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Purchasing Supervisor
CARYSIL UK —Congleton Town West
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
- Computer literacy
Quick apply
5d
Buyer
Footasylum —Rochdale
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
Contract Managers Assistant
UK Restoration Services —Burnley
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Contracts
Quick apply
13d
Procurement Manager - Services & Operations
Rolls-Royce SMR —Warrington
- £60,000 - £78,750 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
4d
European Procurement & Supply Chain Director
TVS Supply Chain Solutions —Chorley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
Buyer 12mths FTC
Footasylum —Rochdale
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
National Inventory Manager
Bauer Media Outdoor —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Operational Buyer
Danish Crown —Rochdale
- Full-time
- Conflict management
Procurement Manager - Indirect
Johnson Controls —Manchester
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Business
11d
Procurement Manager
MBDA —Bolton
- £48,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Free parking
Direct Procurement Manager - 13 Month Fixed Term Contract
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Data analysis skills
- Communication skills
Senior Media Buyer (Paid Search) at AIOS — Remote, $150k–$250k/yr inc equity
AIOS (YC W20/S21) —Blackburn
- £150,000 - £250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Procurement Specialist
Danish Crown —Rochdale
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
Global Category Manager - Capital Projects Strategic Procurement
Alkegen —Alderley Park
- £115,000 - £140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
Procurement Manager - Packaging
PZ Cussons UK —Manchester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
5d
Group Procurement Senior Buyer (Technology & Indirect)
ODEON Cinemas —Manchester
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Computer skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Senior Procurement & Supplier Governance Manager

DWF -
Manchester

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Sourcing
Stakeholder collaboration
Category management
Procurement
Stakeholder liaison
Process improvement
Cost efficiency strategy
Team management
Contract renewal support
Procurement cost optimisation strategy
Cost optimisation planning
Financial services
Negotiated procurement
Leadership
Communication skills
Purchasing and procurement experience
Negotiation

Full job description

Why join us?:

We are recruiting for a Procurement & Supplier Governance Senior Manager to join DWF's CFO Office.

This senior role will lead indirect procurement activity and supplier governance across the business, helping to drive value, strengthen controls and improve supplier management.

Working across the UK and international offices, you will oversee key supplier relationships, procurement processes, third-party risk management and spend optimisation initiatives.

Partnering closely with stakeholders across the business, you will identify cost-saving opportunities, improve governance and support better commercial decision-making.

The role is suited to candidates based in Manchester, operating within a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities:

Lead DWF's indirect procurement strategy, driving value, cost savings and stronger commercial outcomes.
Manage indirect spend across key categories including IT, facilities, recruitment and professional services.
Develop category strategies, sourcing plans and supplier tender processes.
Partner with stakeholders to support supplier selection, negotiations and procurement decisions.
Drive supplier management, contract renewals and cost optimisation initiatives.
Maintain supplier governance, onboarding processes and procurement controls.
Oversee supplier due diligence and third-party risk management activities.
Work closely with Legal, Risk, Compliance and Finance to strengthen procurement policies and controls.
Develop procurement reporting and spend analysis to support business decision-making.
Improve procurement processes, systems and automation opportunities.
Lead and develop the procurement team, ensuring high service standards and data quality.

What will help you succeed in this role? :

Experience leading indirect procurement in a complex, international business.
Background in professional services, legal, financial services or a similar environment.
Proven ability to deliver savings and improve supplier arrangements.
Experience across areas such as IT, facilities, recruitment and professional services.
Good knowledge of procurement governance, supplier controls and third-party risk.
Experience with AML, sanctions screening and supplier due diligence.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Confident negotiator with strong commercial awareness.
Able to use data to support decisions and reporting.
Experience improving procurement processes, reporting and ways of working.
Strong people leadership and team development skills.
Excellent communication skills and credibility with senior stakeholders.

What we offer?:

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an

inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any

adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience

doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate

for the role or others across the wider team.

About us:

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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