Senior Procurement Manager
About the Organisation
Our client is a specialist consultancy delivering commercial, procurement and cost management services across major UK infrastructure and public sector programmes. Operating across sectors such as transport, utilities, education, local authorities and health, they help clients solve complex challenges and deliver high-impact programmes that make a real difference to society.
They offer a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with strong professional standards, modern ways of working and a genuine focus on developing their people.
The Role
Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint experienced Senior Procurement Managers to support a portfolio of high-profile programmes.
You will work as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, leading activity across the end-to-end commercial lifecycle - from shaping strategy through to contract delivery and supplier performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Developing and implementing procurement and commercial strategies
* Leading end-to-end contract management, from sourcing and tender through to contract award and in-life management
* Owning risk and performance management activities across contracts and suppliers
* Leading negotiations and driving continuous improvement and value for money
* Ensuring robust governance and compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations
* Providing clear commercial insight, analysis and recommendations to stakeholders
* Supporting business transformation, change and efficiency initiatives
* Providing leadership, coaching and direction to more junior team members
About You
You will be an experienced commercial or procurement professional with a track record of delivering results in complex, regulated or contract-intensive environments (e.g. infrastructure, central/local government, utilities or large private sector programmes).
You are likely to bring:
* Strong, applied knowledge of procurement principles and best practices
* Hands-on experience of sourcing, contract placement and contract management
* Ability to select and justify the most appropriate commercial approach and manage associated risks
* Experience in tender evaluation and confident commercial decision-making
* Experience developing and assuring business cases, commercial strategies and contracting approaches
* A background in supplier relationship management and/or category management
* Experience leading teams or workstreams and influencing senior stakeholders
Desirable (but not essential):
* Professional qualification in Business, Procurement / Supply Chain, Law, Project Management or similar
* Familiarity with UK public sector procurement regulations and/or large framework contracts
Location & Working Pattern
* UK-wide opportunities with regular time spent on client sites and in regional offices (typically the majority of the week on site, with hybrid flexibility depending on project needs)