Manage the organisation’s commercial activities and third party spending
Ensure value for money while supporting the NMC’s regulatory mission to protect the public
Drive both the operational excellence and strategic direction of the Procurement function
Ensure seamless end‑to‑end purchase‑to‑pay delivery
Maintain robust compliance and governance at every stage
Take ownership of key spend categories, partnering with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver effective category strategies
Build sourcing plans and lead compliant tender processes
Champion effective system use, enhance data quality, and identify opportunities for improvement
Act as a central point of contact for procurement queries and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Strong experience in procurement or finance environments
Solid understanding of end‑to‑end procurement processes, including purchase‑to‑pay activities, supplier onboarding, and tendering in line with policy and legislation
Confident working with procurement systems and data
Analytical skills to translate data into meaningful insights, producing clear reports and dashboards
Experience managing or supporting procurement projects—such as tenders, category management, or service improvements
Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels, building effective relationships and influencing outcomes
Proactive problem solver who communicates with clarity and impact
Adaptability, attention to detail, and a focus on delivering results

30 days annual leave
Enhanced Pension Contributions via our attractive Pension Scheme – with a basic 8% employer contribution as standard which increases up to 14% with optional added Employee Contributions
Life Insurance – 4 x current salary
Hybrid working
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
24 Hours Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Perkbox membership
Subsidised restaurant in our Portland Place office
Season ticket loans

Procurement Manager

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