Procurement Manager

PureGym Group is a leading gym operator headquartered in the UK, with 700 locations and over 2 million members worldwide. We are expanding into the United States and remain committed to providing high-quality, affordable gyms for everyone in a friendly, warm, and inclusive environment.

About the role

The Procurement Function consists of approximately 19 colleagues across the UK, US, and Denmark, encompassing three sub-teams: Sourcing, Contracts & Governance, and Special Projects. The Procurement Manager will sit within the Sourcing sub-team, reporting directly to the US Sr. Procurement Manager, and working alongside 8 other Procurement Managers and Procurement Officers.

The Procurement Manager is responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring cost-effective procurement while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business and functional objectives.
• Lead multiple, simultaneous sourcing activities, including but not limited to RFIs, RFPs, benchmarking activities, contract renewals, and direct supplier negotiations:
  • Facilitate and project manage the end-to-end process from project initiation to supplier mobilization.
  • Work with stakeholders to identify and define requirements.
  • Review the market to identify potential suppliers and solutions.
  • Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers.
  • Work closely with Contract Managers to support legal negotiations.
  • Support the Procurement Governance Manager in the due diligence and supplier vetting process.
  • Obtain sign-off and approvals from senior stakeholders.
  • Support stakeholders to mobilize contracts and suppliers effectively.
• Provide support to business stakeholders during supplier management activities, actively contributing to supplier performance reviews and quarterly business review meetings.
• Act as the point of escalation for contractual and supplier performance issues.
• Provide sound commercial advice to stakeholders on all procurement matters.
• Develop strong and credible relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions, including IT, Operations, Facilities, Property, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing.
• Ensure stakeholders are aware of and adhere to Procurement policies and standards.
• Identify areas of opportunity—such as cost reduction, service improvement, and risk mitigation—and work with stakeholders to develop delivery plans.
• Support the development of the Procurement team's strategy and plan.
• Actively contribute to meeting all Procurement KPIs, including financial savings, contract compliance, and sourcing compliance.
• Manage indirect and direct spend, including capital expenditure from time to time.

Requirements

• Proactive, driven, and willing to take the lead on projects and initiatives.
• Adaptable and comfortable working at pace in a fast-moving and dynamic environment.
• An effective team player, providing support to others within the team and fostering a safe, inclusive, and fun work environment.
• Able to work under pressure, managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Solutions-oriented, with the ability to think strategically and commercially to achieve pragmatic solutions.
• Knowledgeable about standard contract clauses and provisions, and comfortable negotiating basic terms and conditions independently of Contract Manager support.
• Comfortable engaging with, managing, and, where appropriate, challenging stakeholders within cross-functional teams.
• Able to think critically to identify areas of opportunity and improved ways of working, and influence others to implement change.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years in a procurement role with experience leading sourcing/RFP processes, including complex negotiations, generating cost savings, and delivering commercial impact.
• Key skills:
  • Planning & Project Management
  • Communication & Influencing
  • Negotiation
  • Effective Stakeholder Management / Business Partnering
  • Supplier Management
  • Critical Thinking & Commercial Mindset
  • Teamwork
  • Data Analytics
• Experience working with P2P/S2P systems.
• Highly proficient in business tools, including Microsoft Office, AI (Claude, Co-Pilot, etc.), and project management software (e.g., Monday.com).
• Not afraid to perform tactical work.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• 401K Retirement Plan

Pay

$100–125k

Schedule

• Permanent, full-time role.
• 2–3 days a week at the Manhattan office.
• Requirement for international travel in Europe 3–4 times a year.