Greenfield Procurement Manager

Greenfield Procurement Manager

Sports and Leisure Industry Company

Location: Brighton (On-site, 5 days a week)
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

About the Role:

A leading Sports and Leisure business in Brighton is seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to lead the creation of a brand-new procurement function from scratch. This is a greenfield role offering a unique opportunity to develop and implement procurement strategies, policies, and processes in a fast-paced and exciting industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the new procurement department, creating processes and systems to support the organization's growth and efficiency.
• Drive transformational change within the finance department by integrating procurement processes across the entire business.
• Manage both direct and indirect procurement categories, with a focus on delivering significant cost savings and value.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including the Finance Director, to ensure procurement is aligned with the broader business objectives.
• Assess current procurement needs, build relationships across the organization, and challenge existing processes to drive improvement.
• Lead future growth within the procurement team, potentially managing 1-2 direct reports as the function evolves.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience: Procurement professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing procurement strategies that deliver measurable savings.
• Industry Background: Experience in the sports & leisure sector, or FM and Capex category expertise from other industries is highly desirable. Candidates should be adaptable, able to handle rapid changes, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment.
• Skills: Strong leadership, assertiveness, and the ability to push back when needed. Expertise in building procurement functions from the ground up, with a blend of direct and indirect procurement experience.
• Personality: We're looking for someone who is proactive, assertive, and capable of driving change. You'll need to be comfortable with a hands-on approach and ready to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Offer:

• Salary: Competitive salary range from £65,000 to £70,000, with scope for growth and progression based on performance
• Work Environment: A welcoming, supportive atmosphere with a close-knit team. This role is based in Brighton, with a full-time on-site requirement, ensuring you're at the heart of the action.

If you are passionate about sports and procurement then this opportunity will offer you an exciting mix of the two and allow you to take on a role that will allow you to make your own mark on the business by creating a procurement organization in your vision.

To apply, send in your latest CV via the Apply button above or share it directly with Rikard at JobsRL@bramwithconsulting.co.uk