Your new company We are currently supporting a utilities business to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager (12-Month FTC) into their group function, where you'll play a pivotal role in leading the IT, FM and Communications categories. Your new role As a Senior Procurement Manager, you'll lead strategic procurement delivery across the IT, Hard & Soft FM and Customer Communications categories (c £.163m) by designing and delivering category strategy, engaging and influencing senior stakeholders to resolve blockers, implement process improvement and manage a small team of two Procurement Business Partners. Your responsibilities will include: * Lead strategic procurement delivery across IT, Hard & Soft Facilities Management, and Customer Communications categories, managing a spend portfolio of approximately £163 million. * Design and implement category strategies that align with business objectives and deliver measurable value. * Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, influencing decision-making and resolving procurement-related challenges. * Drive process improvements across procurement operations to enhance efficiency and compliance. * Manage and develop a team of two Procurement Business Partners, providing leadership, coaching, and support. * Oversee end-to-end procurement activities, including sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and performance tracking when needed. * Ensure proc...