Senior Manager Procurement and Supply Chain

DXC Technology; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions firm in Cowbridge is seeking a Senior Manager for Procurement & Supply Chain. You will drive procurement strategy and supplier management for dedicated accounts, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Key responsibilities include overseeing sourcing and supplier performance, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Strong negotiation skills and experience in strategic procurement are essential. Join us to work in a collaborative environment that values community and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must be UK Nationals with SC clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
• Experience in procurement and supply chain management required.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and execution for customer accounts.
• Oversee sourcing, supplier performance, and compliance.
• Manage high-value procurements focused on cost savings.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Supplier performance management

Risk management

Cost management

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

At DXC Technology, delivering excellence for our customers and colleagues is more than just a motto, it’s something we strive towards constantly through our work. Every day we deliver mission critical services in a secure environment whilst promoting our people first agenda, a real sense of community and a healthy work-life balance. Our consistently positive customer feedback and continuous growth helps us cement our place as one of the world’s leading IT solutions enterprises, helping us deliver services and solutions in both challenging and exciting situations.

Senior Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain

You will lead procurement strategy and execution for a dedicated customer account, acting as a trusted business partner to ensure suppliers deliver optimal value aligned with account objectives. Oversees sourcing, supplier performance, risk management, and compliance with procurement governance and policy. Collaborates with category management and internal stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes and continuous improvement.

Successful candidates are required to be UK Nationals with SC clearance or be eligible to obtain.

Key Responsibilities

• Trusted Business Partnership: Serves as a strategic advisor to the supported account, ensuring procurement activities are aligned with business goals. Builds strong relationships with account stakeholders to understand needs and ensure suppliers deliver the right value, innovation, and service levels.
• Strategic Procurement & Cost Management: Manages complex, high-value procurements with a focus on delivering consistent cost savings, operational efficiency, and business impact.
• Supplier Performance Management: Develops and monitors supplier performance against KPIs (e.g., delivery reliability, quality, cost, responsiveness). Drives corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure supplier accountability and value delivery.
• Category Management Collaboration: Partners with category managers to develop and execute sourcing strategies that reflect market dynamics and account-specific requirements.
• Supplier Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates supplier risks including financial, operational, and compliance-related exposures. Implements risk controls and contingency plans to protect business continuity.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensures procurement activities adhere to internal governance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards. Maintains audit readiness and supports policy enforcement.
• Procurement Policy & Process Management: Develops, implements, and enforces procurement policies and procedures. Recommends and executes process improvements to enhance transparency, efficiency, and control.
• Vendor Selection & Relationship Management: Evaluates and maintains supplier relationships, recommending changes based on performance, strategic alignment, and risk profile. Builds senior-level relationships to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Negotiation & Contracting: Leads complex negotiations on pricing, delivery terms, and conditions. Manages RFP/RFI processes and ensures favorable commercial and operational outcomes.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Works with internal teams including finance, operations, legal, and category management to ensure procurement strategies support broader business objectives.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provides guidance and support to less experienced procurement staff, fostering development, knowledge sharing, and high performance.

Benefits

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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