Procurement Centre of Excellence Managernew

Job Posting Title

Procurement Centre of Excellence Manager

Salary Band

£49, 734 - £72, 312

Grade: MP1

Job Description

About the Role

As Procurement Centre of Excellence Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Procurement across the Society. Leading a high-performing Centre of Excellence team, you'll drive procurement transformation, strengthen governance and third-party risk management frameworks, and ensure the tools, processes and controls are in place to deliver strategic value and operational excellence. Working closely with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Risk, Finance, Legal and Technology, you'll champion continuous improvement, enhance regulatory readiness, and help build a best-in-class procurement function that supports our long-term strategic ambitions.

About You

We're looking for an experienced procurement leader with deep expertise in procurement governance, third-party risk management and regulatory compliance. You'll have a proven track record of leading teams, driving transformation programmes and implementing robust frameworks that improve performance, reduce risk and support business objectives.

A confident communicator and influencer, you'll be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, translating complex concepts into practical solutions, and fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Experience within a regulated environment, particularly Financial Services, and exposure to procurement technology platforms such as Workday would be advantageous.

About us

The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities.

As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.
 
What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:

Financial

• Corporate bonus scheme (on target 10%, up to a maximum 15%)
• Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
• Annual performance related pay reviews
• Colleague mortgage scheme
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection
• Access to our financial advisers
• Access to a range of high street and online discounts

Work/Life Balance

• A 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions
• 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday  
• Hybrid working (typically 3 days’ home based)
• Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthood

Health and Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym’s
• Two paid volunteering days’ each year
• Cycle to work scheme

Recognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiter for this vacancy at kate.wilkinson@newcastle.co.uk

Company:

Newcastle Building Society