Procurement Lead

• Design and implement a centralised procurement system covering all sites
• Contract lifecycle ownership, maintaining an effective contract register with renewal alerts
• Embed a system to measure supplier performance
• Review and analyse current supplier arrangements and spend, rationalising the supplier base and renegotiating contracts to secure best value
• Review lease, rental, and equipment agreements (including gym equipment) and support future tenders to ensure value for money
• Establish clear procurement processes for pricing reviews, approvals, and reporting to strengthen transparency and control
• Work collaboratively with site teams to embed consistent procurement practices without disrupting day-to-day operations
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities and deliver measurable financial and operational benefits that support Horizon’s charitable objectives
• Develop, implement, and maintain procurement policies aligned with best practice, governance requirements, and sustainability objectives
• Embed effective purchase order and approval workflows through the accounting system to improve cost control, auditability, and accountability
• Ensure procurement activity complies with Finance Regulations, including requirements for quotations, tenders, and supporting business cases

• AAT, CIPS, business-related degree, or equivalent professional qualification (or significant relevant experience)
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) or equivalent productivity software
• Proven experience establishing or significantly improving procurement systems in a multi-site environment
• Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into practical procurement strategies
• Demonstrable experience negotiating with suppliers and managing contracts
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Understanding of sustainable and ethical procurement principles
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and tendering frameworks
• Basic accounting knowledge to interpret financial statements, manage budgets, apply cost-control principles, and have a cost-conscious behaviour to be able to demonstrate ability to optimize spending and identify cost-saving opportunities

Experience within leisure, facilities management, public sector, or charitable organisations

• Free access to our award-winning gym’s and exercise classes for you and a +1
• Employee discounts and wellbeing platform
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Free 24/7 access to GPs using our SmartHealth plan
• Employee Assistance Programme - support for when you need it most
• 23 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Internal recognition schemes
• Opportunities for training, development and progression
• Free onsite parking - subject to availability
• Hybrid and family friendly policies
• Generous company sick pay scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Death in service benefit