Procurement Transformation Manager

Veran Performance Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veran Performance Ltd is a technology-agnostic consultancy specialising in back-office service enablement and transformation. As a Procurement Transformation Manager, you will guide clients through complex procurement and commercial transformation programmes—from shaping strategy and building business cases to delivering future operating models and enabling service delivery through technology.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, act as the primary client contact for procurement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading commercial and procurement transformation programmes.
• Proven track record in commercial service design and contract management.
• Strong understanding of procurement technologies and platform implementations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement transformation programmes, aligning with objectives and timelines.
• Facilitate design workshops with senior stakeholders to shape strategies for large-scale spend.
• Own project plans, risks, documentation, and governance.
• Advise on procurement platforms and enabling technologies (Workday, SAP, Oracle).
• Act as bridge between business teams and delivery partners.

Skills

Procurement transformation

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Supplier management

Change leadership

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Veran Performance is a technology-agnostic consultancy that specialise in back-office service enablement and transformation.

We're one of the UK's largest and most trusted HR, Payroll, Finance and Procurement transformation firms. Our mission is to help you deliver visible benefits to your business and end users.

As a Procurement Transformation Manager, you will play a pivotal role in guiding clients through complex procurement and commercial transformation programmes - from shaping strategic direction and building robust business cases, to delivering future operating models, embedding change, and enabling service delivery through technology.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, act as the primary client contact for procurement transformation initiatives, and be accountable for ensuring the successful delivery of agreed outcomes. This is a highly visible role, requiring a blend of subject matter expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end procurement transformation programmes, ensuring alignment with client objectives and timelines.
• Facilitate high-level design workshops with senior business stakeholders to shape procurement strategies for large-scale annual expenditure.
• Own and manage commercial project plans, risks, documentation, and governance processes.
• Champion and deliver change aligned to the Procurement Act and other regulatory reforms.

Expertise & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing proven experience in commercial service delivery, procurement design, and supplier management.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, technology innovations, and legislative changes to provide cutting-edge advice.

Future Service Design & Commercial Delivery

• Lead clients through the design and agreement of future procurement service models, translating strategic goals into deliverable commercial solutions.
• Develop contracting vehicles and procurement documentation that enable high-quality supplier bids.
• Advise on the selection, configuration, and implementation of procurement platforms and enabling technologies (Workday, SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Act as the bridge between business teams and technical delivery partners, ensuring solutions meet operational needs.

Your skills and experience:

• Significant experience in leading commercial and procurement transformation programmes.
• Proven track record in commercial service design, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong understanding of procurement technologies and their application in service transformation.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in creating clear, concise procurement documentation.
• Willingness to travel within the UK as required.

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.