Job description

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold Direction 2030 s trategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team in Milton Keynes on a 12 month full time contract. This role offers a salary of £53,000-£57,000 with a hybrid working pattern.

In this key position, you will provide strategic procurement expertise to the organisation by building stakeholder and supplier relationships working closely with all teams to ensure governance, drive commercial value and deliver the procurement strategy.

The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing and supplier management activities for supplier contracts across the organisation. We are looking for someone who is commercially astute with advanced negotiation skills and experienced in contracting models and agreements. This role will ensure that the ICAEW suppliers deliver quality and value aligning to our own values and commitments to our members.

What you will be doing:

• Support the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from requisition through to contract award and supplier onboarding
• Provide day-to-day procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Manage sourcing activities for low- to medium-value or complexity spend, including RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluation, and recommendations
• Support contract management activities, including contract registers, renewals, extensions, and performance tracking
• Assist with supplier onboarding, due diligence, and compliance checks (e.g. financial, data protection, insurance)

What you will need:

• Proven Procurement S2P experience
• Experienced with commercial contract negotiation
• Proficient in contracts with a good understanding of the S2P lifecycle
• Exceptional organisational, analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities to engage stakeholders and suppliers at all levels
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

What you can expect from us

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

• A generous 9% pension
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life assurance at 4x your salary
• 24 days' holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days
• Hybrid working
• Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
• Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
• Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
• A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It's all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

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We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.