Category Manager, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the public sector is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead complex sourcing projects across healthcare and community services. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and delivering value for money while ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations. This position offers competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and a chance to influence critical procurement activities in a respected organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Public sector pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading sourcing strategies in public-sector environments.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic sourcing plans across assigned categories.
• Lead procurement activities from initiation to contract award.
• Champion customer service excellence across procurement teams.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Job description

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Category Manager, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Commercial Manager, London

Client:

Page Personnel

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

• A focus on staff well-being, development opportunities, and career progression
• Flexible working options, competitive salaries, and various benefits

About Our Client

Are you a strategic procurement professional with experience in public sector or healthcare environments? Michael Page is proud to partner with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead complex sourcing projects across community, mental health, and professional services categories.

Job Description

The Opportunity: This pivotal role sits within a centralised procurement service supporting a large network of healthcare providers. The post holder will deliver best-in-class sourcing solutions that ensure value for money, regulatory compliance, and alignment with wider commercial strategies. Reporting to the Head of Sourcing, you'll lead on the planning and execution of sourcing strategies, engaging with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and contract managers to ensure successful project delivery and long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic sourcing plans across assigned categories, aligned to internal KPIs and service agreements.
• Act as a professional lead within the sourcing function, supporting junior colleagues and promoting best practice.
• Lead procurement activities from initiation to contract award, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
• Present commercial recommendations and procurement outcomes to decision-making boards and key stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality support and advice to stakeholders on sourcing approaches and commercial options.
• Ensure smooth handover of contracts to contract management and supplier performance teams.
• Champion customer service excellence and foster collaborative working across procurement and wider teams.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile: We're looking for a motivated and experienced sourcing professional with:

• Proven experience leading sourcing strategies in complex, public-sector environments (e.g., NHS, local government, healthcare, education).
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and value-for-money principles.
• Experience working across a broad range of services - ideally including healthcare, professional services or community-based support.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
• A passion for driving service improvement and commercial outcomes.

What's on Offer

Why Apply?

• Influence critical procurement activity across the healthcare landscape.
• Work within a respected, collaborative, and purpose-driven organisation.
• Competitive salary with excellent public sector pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities within a high-performing commercial team.

Apply now through Michael Page to take the next step in your public sector procurement career.