Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – Klipboard

Join Klipboard’s hybrid team, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. Klipboard provides specialist software and services to deliver integrated trading and business management solutions for the distributive trade sector worldwide.

We seek a newly created Procurement Manager to lead and optimize sourcing, supplier management, and purchasing activities to ensure cost‑effective, timely, and compliant supply of goods and services that support business objectives. This role combines strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, procurement process improvement, and cross‑functional stakeholder engagement to deliver value, mitigate risk, and support sustainable supply‑chain practices.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Desirable

Equal Opportunities

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 culture. If you require any adjustments or support during the interview and offer process, please advise our TA or HR team.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain – Software Development

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