Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Klipboard is a leading supplier of integrated technology solutions to niche vertical markets in wholesale and retail distribution. With offices across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America, we design and deliver high‑performance ERP solutions that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently and sell profitably.

We are looking for a Procurement Manager who will lead sourcing, supplier management and purchasing activities to support our business objectives. Our flexible hybrid work policy allows employees to work three days in the office and two days from home.

• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with corporate goals and budget targets.
• Define and maintain the procurement strategy appropriate to expected supplier spend.
• Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes including market analysis, RFP/RFQ management, supplier selection, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage and develop supplier relationships to ensure performance, continuity, quality and cost competitiveness.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs, lead supplier reviews and implement corrective action plans when required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, regulatory requirements and ethical sourcing standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Legal, Engineering and Project teams to define requirements and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, systems and tools to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Manage purchase order process, approvals workflow and verification of invoice accuracy against contracts and deliveries.
• Lead or support procurement‑related risk assessments, supplier audits and business continuity planning.

• Minimum of 5 years’ progressive procurement experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Proven experience negotiating commercial contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, sourcing methodologies and contract law fundamentals.
• Proficiency with procurement or ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

• Professional certification such as CIPS, CPSM or equivalent.
• Experience with e‑procurement systems, spend analytics and category management.
• Familiarity with sustainability and ethical sourcing frameworks.
• Experience in a software business, particularly cloud hosting agreements.

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and spark innovation.

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