Procurement Systems Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Systems and Data Manager to oversee systems management, deliver reporting insights, and lead a skilled team. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in procurement systems, data analysis, and team leadership, ensuring compliance with data governance standards. The role offers a hybrid work model based in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and developing staff.
• Ability to manage sensitive and complex information.
• Experience working within regulated or public-sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of procurement and supply chain systems.
• Produce routine and ad hoc reports and KPIs.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility.

Skills

Strong experience managing procurement systems

Skilled in SQL

Skilled in Power BI

Strong communication skills

Ability to analyse complex datasets

Education

Degree-level qualification in IT or data

Management or leadership qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office tools

Job description

Job Description: Procurement & Supply Chain Systems and Data Manager

Location: Hybrid / Multi-site

Grade: Band 7 equivalent

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Permanent

Job Summary

The Procurement & Supply Chain Systems and Data Manager leads the development, maintenance, and optimisation of digital tools, systems, and data used across the Procurement and Supply Chain function. The role ensures high-quality information, reporting, and analytics to support operational efficiency, savings delivery, and informed decision-making.

The post holder will manage a small systems and data team, drive digital improvements, and develop reporting dashboards and analytics to meet internal and external requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Systems & Data Management

• Lead the management and development of procurement and supply chain systems, data flows, and reporting tools.
• Design, maintain, and enhance dashboards, self-service reports, and analytics to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility across systems and reporting outputs.
• Oversee system interfaces, upgrades, and infrastructure touchpoints.
• Act as system superuser and subject-matter lead for key procurement and inventory platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex data issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Drive digital capability improvements across the procurement and supply chain team.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage new technologies.
• Support the development of data warehouses and modern BI solutions.
• Provide specialist input to digital and process improvement projects.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Line manage the systems and data team, including workload planning, performance, and development.
• Collaborate with operational, clinical, administrative, and external stakeholders to understand information needs.
• Present complex data and insights to senior stakeholders in an accessible and meaningful way.
• Provide training and support on systems, data interpretation, and reporting tools.

Reporting & Analytics

• Produce routine and ad hoc reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards.
• Analyse and interpret complex datasets to support business partners and category teams.
• Support benefits tracking, risk analysis, and performance monitoring.

Governance & Compliance

• Support data governance, information security, and audit requirements.
• Ensure reporting and systems comply with relevant standards, legislation, and organisational policies.
• Contribute to change management activity, communicating impacts and benefits effectively.

Person Specification

• Degree-level qualification in an IT, data, or digital discipline or equivalent experience in a senior technical role.
• Strong experience managing procurement, supply chain, or operational systems in a complex environment.
• Skilled in SQL, Power BI, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience leading teams, allocating work, and developing staff.
• Ability to analyse complex datasets and present insights clearly to varied audiences.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering digital improvements and supporting system modernisation.
• Ability to manage sensitive and highly complex information.
• Strong understanding of data governance, risk, and audit principles.
• Management or leadership qualification.
• Experience with inventory management systems, e-procurement tools, or digital supply chain solutions.
• Experience working within regulated or public-sector environments.
• Knowledge of large-scale procurement digital programmes and data standards.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work across multiple sites.
• Flexible, proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to work occasional extended hours when required.