Procurement Manager | National Utilities Infrastructure Location: Warrington or Portsmouth (Hybrid with UK travel) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Procurement People is proud to have been exclusively selected to recruit a Procurement Manager for a leading, high-growth national utilities infrastructure business. This is a strategic appointment designed for a forward-thinking procurement professional ready to elevate standards and drive impactful change across a multi-site group. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the procurement function. This is not just a "buying" role; it is a strategic position offering exposure to complex market evaluations, high-level supplier negotiations, and the leadership of key group-wide initiatives. You will be a champion for consistency, embedding best practices and governance to support the company’s ambitious growth objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing: Lead and support wider procurement initiatives across all category levels, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. Value Creation: Benchmark and negotiate procurement activities to deliver best value, driving "Wave 2" opportunities to achieve targeted savings and efficiencies. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Take ownership of SRM activities, collaborating with key sup...