Location
Home Based, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Procurement and Supply Chain Management function is responsible for managing relationships with third-party organisations that support our business through procurement of goods and services and relationship management. This role supports project delivery teams across sectors to ensure strategic direction is identified and delivered. As Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you will create, lead, and implement robust procurement and supply chain strategies for major programmes within your sector. This pivotal role involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders, end clients, Sector Heads of Procurement, and the wider Procurement & Supply Chain Team. Your key responsibility is to ensure the sector’s procurement and supply chain needs are met and exceeded where possible, while aligning with group strategies. You will drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within procurement and supply chain functions to make a significant impact in the sector.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic procurement and supply chain management approaches across major programmes.
- Deliver responsible procurement across allocated projects, supporting project delivery teams and aligning with group targets and objectives.
- Ensure a robust and structured supply chain supports both work-winning and successful project delivery.
- Support category management approaches to leverage spend and performance, aligned with group strategies.
- Drive ESG initiatives including SME development, social value creation, zero carbon solutions, and safety promotion.
- Collaborate with Head of Sustainable Procurement and Relationship Management to ensure aligned approaches.
- Promote collaboration between business and supply chain to unlock value through innovation and best practice using ISO44001 principles.
- Ensure strong governance to mitigate risk and manage supply chain performance effectively.
- Work closely with Central Procurement to ensure compatibility of activities.
- Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with terms and conditions.

Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar senior procurement and supply chain role.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within the sector.
- Proven track record of driving improvements and best practices.
- Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement strategy development.
- Experience in collaborative working and implementing innovation.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Commitment to sustainable procurement practices and knowledge of key principles.

About You
- Enthusiastic and visible passion for driving improvement.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Adaptable and agile, capable of leading change initiatives.
- Highly commercial mindset with the ability to unlock value through procurement.
- Strong numerical, financial, and data analysis skills.
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or similar professional procurement certification (e.g. CPSM).