Procurement Operations Manager - London - Financial Services

Are you a procurement professional who thrives on driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and delivering real business impact?

Our client are looking for a Procurement Operations Manager to partner with the Head of Procurement in shaping and overseeing procurement across the organisation. This is a chance to influence strategy, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure maximum value from every supplier.

What you’ll do:

Champion the procurement policy, ensuring consistent, compliant vendor engagement across the business. Partner with stakeholders on supplier selection, risk assessments, and due diligence. Monitor and report on supplier performance, driving improvements and cost efficiencies. Lead tender processes, supplier negotiations, and supplier base rationalisation. Oversee corporate travel management, ensuring policy adherence and value for money. Harness procurement data and systems to identify opportunities, track spend, and provide actionable insights to senior leaders.

What you bring:

Significant procurement experience in a regulated environment (financial services ideal). Proven success in vendor management, IT/professional services procurement, and policy compliance. Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capability. Confident stakeholder manager with the ability to influence at all levels. Results-driven, adaptable, and ready to make an impact.

Why join our client?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your ideas drive change. They offer a role with breadth, influence, and the opportunity to shape procurement in a complex, regulated environment.