SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER Solihull ( 3 days per week in office) | £80,000 Car Allowance Benefits This company is a leading player in the financial services sector, known for its commitment to innovation and excellence. The Senior Procurement Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a dynamic Procurement Team, optimising performance while ensuring a balance between cost reduction, value engineering, and risk management. This company values transformation and results, making it an ideal environment for ambitious professionals looking to make a significant impact. Responsibilities Included - Provide direction and leadership to all direct reports while seeking opportunities to transform the delivery of the function. - Oversee all sourcing activities, including supplier onboarding, local and central reporting, governance, and control. - Manage the Procurement, Outsourcing & Supplier Risk Committee delivery and the implementation of risk management policies. - Ensure compliance with e2e policies, sourcing limits, governance, and control frameworks in line with business strategic aims. - Lead engagement with cross functional counterparts to ensure adherence to best practices and group policies Skills and Attributes - Educated to degree level (or with commensurate experience) with strong leadership capabilities and ideally MCIPS qualification. - Transformation mindset with a results-focused approach. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly numerate. - Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders. - Experience across Indirect Procurement categories, ideally from working in the Financial Services sector although this is not essential. - Proven Team leadership experience. Benefits - Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a supportive and innovative environment. - Competitive salary and benefits package. - Opportunities for professional development and training. - A chance to make a significant impact on the company's procurement strategy. - Work in a collaborative atmosphere that values employee input and development. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their CV to explore this exciting opportunity further. Gleeson Recruitment Group embraces inclusivity and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying, you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data