Senior Procurement Category Leader | Operations

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is looking for an ambitious Senior Procurement Category Leader to drive strategic excellence in London. You'll lead a high-performing team, manage complex procurement projects, and engage with senior stakeholders to optimize operations. Ideal candidates have a robust procurement background and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary up to £95,000 with bonus and allowances offered.

Qualifications

• Proven success in leading teams and delivering value through strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Strong experience in matrix organizations with commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic procurement plans.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing procurement team.
• Oversee contract management processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Commercial and contractual expertise

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Job description

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Senior Procurement Category Leader | Operations, London (City of London)

Client: Procurement Heads

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 08.08.2025

Expiry Date: 22.09.2025

Job Description:

Senior Procurement Manager – Operations / Strategic Leadership / Complex Operational Categories / Value Delivery & Innovation / Renowned Organisation / £75,000 - £95,000 + 40% Bonus + £6k Car Allowance & More.

Are you a commercially driven procurement leader ready to shape the future of operational sourcing within a dynamic and complex environment? This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-performing team and deliver strategic procurement excellence across essential operational categories.

This renowned organisation is seeking an ambitious and forward-thinking Senior Operational Procurement Manager to drive best-in-class procurement strategy, optimise value delivery, enhance business operations through innovative sourcing and contract management, and inspire your team to facilitate overall delivery. You’ll be at the forefront of transforming how the organisation engages with its supply chain, ensuring robust commercial outcomes and operational performance.

You will have the ability to effectively deliver on diverse and high-value procurement projects across a vast range of procurement categories whilst inspiring and mentoring up-and-coming strategic procurement professionals.

Your Impact Will Include…

• Leading the development and execution of strategic procurement plans across diverse operational categories, including subcategories in Technology procurement, FM procurement, and Asset Management.
• Driving end-to-end sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and post-contract performance.
• Championing continuous improvement through cost efficiencies and supplier innovation.
• Managing and mentoring a high-performing procurement team to foster excellence and collaboration.
• Delivering strategic sourcing for complex, high-value spend areas, ensuring robust governance, legal compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Developing and presenting innovative commercial models and procurement strategies to senior stakeholders and C-Suite, challenging existing plans to maximise value and mitigate risk.
• Mentoring and inspiring an established team of 5 high-calibre procurement professionals.
• Overseeing contract management processes, driving supplier performance, continuous improvement, and value realisation throughout the contract lifecycle.

What You’ll Bring…

• Strong and diverse commercial and contractual expertise across differing indirect procurement categories, ideally within an operational environment.
• Proven success in leading teams and delivering value through strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Experience in matrix organisations and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Apply now or reach out to Amy at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

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