Senior Procurement Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead strategic procurements within UK SBS, shaping how the organisation buys goods and services to support government partners. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design specifications, manage complex contracts, and drive savings while ensuring compliance with regulations. The role sits in a collaborative procurement team focused on digital-enabled transformation and effective SLAs. This is a chance to influence public sector sourcing at scale and contribute to a modern, efficient organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurements comply with government regulations on advertising and publishing opportunities
• Provide Client Relationship Management to secure partner buy-in for strategic procurements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop service specifications and contractual terms for tenders
• Deputise for Head of Procurement, acting as point of contact for complex inquiries
• Deliver and evolve a quality category strategy with the Category Strategy Lead
• Develop and support savings and delivery targets for the team/department
• Identify and resolve client and supplier queries/issues
• Provide data analysis and reporting to the Head of Procurement
• Enforce policies and government initiatives in processes
• Design tender processes with contract management/SRM considerations
• Identify key suppliers via contract landscaping and pre-market engagement

Key requirements

• Advanced purchasing techniques including handling above-threshold procurements
• Hands-on experience with Jaggaer eSourcing system
• Proven track record delivering medium to high-value, complex procurements
• Strong knowledge of public sector procurement processes and government regulations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities
• Analytical skills to interpret data for strategic decisions
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Experience in category management and strategic sourcing
• Specific expertise in Digital, Data, and Technology procurement

• Stakeholder engagement
• Influencing / persuasion
• Coaching and mentoring
• Jaggaer eSourcing system
• Data analysis and reporting
• Contract management and SRM strategy

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