Senior Procurement Manager

OneAdvanced; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Procurement Specialist in Birmingham, focusing on strategic procurement and enhancing workflows. This hybrid role involves collaboration with technology teams and offers personal growth opportunities, including leadership training and a performance bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance bonus scheme

Company matched pension scheme (5%)

Income protection insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement and contract management experience.
• Strong market knowledge and ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for technology areas.
• Lead sourcing and negotiations for large contracts.
• Implement effective contract management and risk management practices.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Relationship-Building

Influencing

Education

CIPS or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Role Introduction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join our growing Procurement team on a hybrid, permanent basis. This role focuses on enhancing our strategic procurement capabilities, transforming workflows, and delivering opportunities that improve EBITDA. We are passionate about our potential and seek someone to develop our talent, champion procurement, and build strong relationships with our technology teams.

This is a hands-on, challenging role where you will significantly contribute to a dynamic, fast-growing business. You will focus on key areas including HR and Legal, with an expectation to be in our Birmingham HQ 2-3 times weekly.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute category strategies for key technology areas.
• Provide proactive procurement consultation based on a thorough understanding of business needs.
• Utilize optimal sourcing methods to balance cost, risk, quality, and speed. Lead sourcing and negotiations for large, complex contracts.
• Drive efficiencies and global cost savings by leveraging market developments and industry best practices.
• Manage new suppliers and services to maximize benefits like financial gains, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Engage stakeholders in discussions about technology innovation opportunities.
• Keep internal teams informed of procurement activities through collaborative and proactive communication.
• Lead initiatives for positive change and continuous improvement in procurement growth.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and automation in procurement processes.
• Implement effective contract management, supplier due diligence, and risk management practices.

What You Will Have

• Strong market knowledge with a proven ability to influence procurement plans and decisions.
• Extensive procurement and contract management experience, with understanding of legal, commercial, and financial principles.
• Knowledge of financial management principles.
• Ability to influence and implement change in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, persistent, and focused on delivery.
• Presence and influence to engage stakeholders at all levels, balancing challenge with pragmatism.
• Excellent problem-solving and relationship-building skills, capable of articulating ideas clearly.
• Comfort working with ambiguity, prioritizing tasks, assessing risks, and making decisions.
• Flexibility, resilience, and a CIPS or equivalent qualification/experience.

What We Do For You

Wellbeing Focused

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and options to buy more.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support 24/7.
• Endometriosis Friendly Employer commitment.

Personal Growth

• Development programmes including leadership training.
• Performance bonus scheme.

Financial Wellbeing

• Company matched pension scheme (5%).
• Income protection insurance.
• Discounted parking through QPark.

Recognition

• Real-time feedback and goal-setting via our technology platform.

Making a Difference

• Fundraising matches through MatchIt!
• Volunteering leave scheme.
• Donate pennies from your paycheck to charity.

Who We Are

Advanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services, supporting over 20,000 global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage millions of calls, support learners, handle wills, and more. Our mission is to power the world of work, underpinned by our software that supports critical sectors.

We invest in our people, striving to be a diverse, inclusive, and engaging workplace that empowers growth and talent.

Learn more about working at Advanced by clicking here.