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Strategic Procurement Manager

PHOENIX Medical Supplies Limited -
Borough of Halton

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Job details

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Cost management
Sourcing
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
CIPS
Procurement
Microsoft Office
Contracts
Purchasing
Negotiation

Full job description

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Manager

Location: Head Office, Runcorn - Hybrid role 3 days office based / 2 days at home

Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits

Pattern: Monday to Friday 09.00 - 17.15

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our GNFR team at our Runcorn Head Office. This is a key role responsible for managing and optimising indirect spend across the business, ensuring value for money, strong supplier performance, and effective risk management.

You will play a pivotal role in developing sourcing and category strategies, building strong supplier relationships, and supporting the wider business strategy by providing market insight, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing and category management strategies
Analyse costs and identify opportunities to reduce spend and improve efficiency
Create and execute effective negotiation strategies
Conduct cost, scenario and benchmarking analysis
Identify, assess and mitigate procurement-related risks
Monitor market trends and anticipate changes in supplier negotiation power
Optimise sourcing procedures to maximise efficiency and value
Support budget development and ongoing cost control
Contribute directly to GNFR procurement targets
Develop, manage and monitor supplier contracts, including KPIs and SLAs
Work cross-functionally to balance cost, lead times and risk
Support compliance with ISO standards, ESOS, CSR, GDP and other business requirements
Collaborate with stakeholders across the Phoenix Group to drive profitability and cost efficiency through shared market intelligence

About You

You are a proactive, results-driven procurement professional with a strategic mindset and strong stakeholder management skills. You are comfortable working in a complex, multi-business-unit environment and thrive on delivering measurable value.

Experience

At least 4 years’ experience in an indirect purchasing/procurement role at a similar level
Experience working cross-functionally within a multi-business-unit organisation
Experience managing teams with a range of skill levels

Knowledge

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, techniques and best practices
Skilled in drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts
Working knowledge of cost management and risk management
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry is desirable

Skills & Behaviours

Results-focused: Able to meet deadlines and deliver against objectives, specifically savings targets
Adaptable: Remains calm under pressure and responds positively to challenge
Influential: Builds strong relationships and communicates persuasively
Innovative: Thinks creatively, anticipates change and develops effective solutions

Qualifications

CIPS qualified
Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in a strategic procurement role, working closely with senior stakeholders and contributing directly to business performance, efficiency and risk reduction.

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