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The role leads supplier negotiations, supports the integration of newly acquired entities, develops group procurement policies and contributes procurement insight to the Group budgeting and forecasting process. The role provides strategic oversight of all third-party supplier relationships, driving commercial value through robust contract management, supplier performance monitoring, risk mitigation and cost optimisation initiatives. The Procurement Manager acts as a key business partner to Finance, Legal, Risk, IT and operational stakeholders, supporting supplier selection, contract renewals, outsourcing assessments, regulatory compliance activities and supplier transition planning.\nTechnical Knowledge\nStrong procurement expertise across sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, third-party risk, regulatory compliance and cost management.\nExperience managing contract lifecycles, supplier governance, procurement reporting, spend analysis and budget forecasting.\nProficient in procurement systems and Microsoft Office, with strong analytical and commercial acumen.\nCollaboration & Stakeholder Management\nBuild effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive value, cost savings and commercial outcomes.\nPartner with Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal and IT teams to support procurement governance, budgeting and supplier oversight.\nSupport contract transitions, acquisitions and supplier integrations to ensure operational continuity and standardisation.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nDeliver cost-effective contracts with appropriate commercial protections and measurable value.\nMaintain strong supplier governance and achieve successful negotiation outcomes.\nDrive procurement efficiencies, policy compliance and process improvements across the business.\nProvide accurate forecasting, strategic recommendations and influence senior stakeholders, including ExCo.\nSkills & Experience\nProven procurement and supplier management experience, ideally within financial services or wealth management.\nStrong communication, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.\nDegree-qualified; 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