Procurement Manager

To lead and deliver best-in-class category management, sourcing and supplier relationship management across WRU and the four Regions, driving both cost savings and strategic value. The Procurement Manager will help embed a new procurement function that delivers commercial excellence, drives continuous improvement, and supports Welsh Rugby's long-term sustainability and growth. Salary : up to £55,000 per annum Closing Date : 4 December 2025 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday Our working hours are generally 9am - 5pm but our approach to hybrid working - ' Team Tactics' means you can flex your hours and attendance in the office to support a sustainable work-life balance Responsible to : Head of Procurement The Person Knowledge, skills and experience : Significant experience of working in procurement including leading category strategies and supplier negotiation Strong commercial acumen and structured strategic thinking Demonstrated experience working in complex, cross-functional environments Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple sourcing projects Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels Proven ability to engage stakeholders and build consensus Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment Pragmatic and delivery focussed Confident managing ambiguity and change Passionate about driving improvement and innovation Experience within a regulated procurement environment is desirable An understanding of sports, events or entertainment sector is desirable as is familiarity with sponsorship / commercial partnership procurement models. Ability to communicate and work through the medium of Welsh is desirable The Role Key responsibilities, tasks and activities : Design and implement category strategies that deliver cost savings, improve service, and unlock value through innovative sourcing and supplier engagement. Deliver targeted savings and efficiencies across key spend categories through rigorous market engagement, negotiation, and contracting. Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFX, RFP, RFQ), including commercial analysis, supplier evaluation, and award recommendations. Manage stakeholder relationships across WRU and Regions, gaining buy-in for procurement initiatives and ensuring effective delivery. Develop and manage supplier relationships, performance frameworks, and continuous improvement plans to ensure delivery of value over time. Support the development of simple, effective procurement policies and processes that are embedded across the organisation. Act as a role model and change agent, supporting the cultural shift toward professional procurement and commercial discipline within Welsh Rugby. Key Relationships : Wider Finance team Procurement team Wide variety of internal External suppliers Regional clubs WRU Requirements The WRU require that individuals are proficient in IT skills, specifically Microsoft packages. Excellent written and verbal communications are essential, along with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and a Valid UK Driver's License is desirable. The Perks As a permanent member of the WRU Group, you will have access to our full range of employee benefits, including : Salary Sacrifice Pension (5% employee contribution, matched by WRU) Life assurance scheme WRU Group Ticket Allocation Employee assistance programme Team Tactics - hybrid working arrangements Free stadium parking and gym WRU Group store and tour discounts WRU Group partnership offers Eye Care Voucher Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Our Values The WRU Group are committed to developing a culture whereby all employees are equally valued and respected. Our aims, together with our vision and mission, are underpinned by our core values and beliefs which embrace : Integrity, Excellence, Success, Courage, Family & Humour. Inclusion At The WRU The WRU Group are committed to building diverse, high-performing and engaged teams across Welsh Rugby. We are ambitious about providing a people first culture where everyone can belong, be heard and respected. We are happy to talk to you about our Crys I Bawb EDI Strategy (2024-2029) and you can also read more about our commitment in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy. Diversity monitoring We know that we deliver better services when our workforce reflects the full range of backgrounds and experiences in the society we serve. To continue to do this we need your help in filling out a short monitoring form. None of the information you provide will be visible as part of your application. It will only be used anonymously to monitor the inclusivity of our selection processes. You can select 'prefer not to say' if you would rather not answer any question. Rheolwr Caffael Arwain a chyflawni rheolaeth categori, cyrchu a rheoli perthynas â chyflenwyr o'r radd flaenaf ar draws URC a'r pedwar Rhanbarth, gan sbarduno arbedion cost a gwerth strategol. Bydd y Rheolwr Caffael yn helpu i ymgorffori swyddogaeth caffael newydd sy'n cyflwyno rhagoriaeth fasnachol, yn sbarduno gwelliant parhaus, ac yn cefnogi cynaliadwyedd hirdymor a thwf Rygbi Cymru. Cyflog : Hyd at £55,000 y flwyddyn Dyddiad Cau : 4 Rhagfyr 2025 35 yr wythnos. Dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener Ein horiau gwaith yn gyffredinol yw 9am - 5pm ond mae ein hagwedd at weithio hybrid - ' Tactegau Tîm' yn golygu bod eich oriau a'ch presenoldeb yn y swyddfa yn hyblyg er mwyn cefnogi cydbwysedd cynaliadwy rhwng bywyd a gwaith Yn atebol i : Pennaeth Caffael Y PERSON Gwybodaeth, sgiliau a phrofiad : Profiad sylweddol o weithio ym maes caffael gan gynnwys arwain strategaethau categori a negodi â chyflenwyr Craffter masnachol cryf a meddwl strategol strwythuredig Profiad amlwg o weithio mewn amgylcheddau cymhleth, traws-swyddogaethol Sgiliau rheoli prosiect cryfion gyda'r gallu i reoli prosiectau cyrchu lluosog Sgiliau cyfathrebu a dylanwadu rhagorol ar bob lefel Gallu profedig i ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid ac adeiladu consensws Gyfforddus yn gweithio mewn amgylchedd cyflym, sy'n canolbwyntio ar newid Pragmatic ac yn canolbwyntio ar gyflawni Hyderus wrth reoli amwysedd a newid Angerddol am sbarduno gwelliant ac arloesedd Mae profiad o fewn amgylchedd caffael rheoleiddiedig yn ddymunol Mae dealltwriaeth o'r sector chwaraeon, digwyddiadau neu adloniant, yn ogystal â bod yn gyfarwydd â modelau caffael nawdd / partneriaethau masnachol, yn ddymunol. Mae'r gallu i gyfathrebu a gweithio yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol Y RÔL Cyfrifoldebau, tasgau a gweithgareddau allweddol : Dylunio a gweithredu strategaethau categori sy'n cyflwyno arbedion cost, yn gwella gwasanaeth, ac yn datgloi gwerth drwy gyrchu arloesol ac ymgysylltu â chyflenwyr. Cyflawni arbedion ac effeithlonrwydd wedi'u targedu ar draws categorïau gwariant allweddol trwy ymgysylltu'n drylwyr â'r farchnad, negodi a chontractio. Arwain digwyddiadau cyrchu o'r dechrau i'r diwedd (RFX, RFP, RFQ), gan gynnwys dadansoddiad masnachol, gwerthuso cyflenwyr, a chymeradwyo dyfarniadau. Rheoli perthnasoedd rhanddeiliad ar draws URC a'r Rhanbarthau, ennill cefnogaeth i fentrau caffael a sicrhau darpariaeth effeithiol. Datblygu a rheoli perthnasoedd â chyflenwyr, fframweithiau #J-18808-Ljbffr