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Your new companyAn award-winning and rapidly-growing technology company in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join their team.Your new roleAs Procurement Manager, you will oversee all procurement and contract management across a wide range of direct and indirect categories, including vehicles, equipment, materials, mobile services, marketing, and IT. Success in this position requires strong expertise in sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, combined with a collaborative, hands-on approach. Other key duties include: Lead procurement activities such as identifying and assessing new suppliers, preparing tenders (ITTs, RFPs), evaluating submissions, and presenting recommendations.Negotiate supplier agreements to ensure contracts are robust, commercially sound, and aligned with business needs.Drive cost efficiencies across the supply chain.Define supplier performance KPIs, monitor ongoing performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.Manage supplier spend reporting and analysis, leveraging the newly implemented ERP system for purchasing.Lead and develop a small team. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a senior procurement capacity leading sourcing activities and negotiating pricing and commercial termsMCIPS qualification - preferredExperience of managing supplier improvement programmes and performance reviewsGood working knowledge of contracts and T&Cs and the ability to negotiate themExperience of independently managing tender processes end-to-end Analytical with strong communication skillsStrong stakeholder management and engagement skillsGood working level of Excel and PowerPoint What you'll get in return Competitive salary