Senior Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development and IT services organization is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager responsible for strategic sourcing and vendor management concerning HR and professional services. This role includes negotiating contracts, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing costs while ensuring compliance and performance monitoring. Offering a competitive salary of £85,000 plus bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working (2 days a week in Birmingham)

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement strategy and vendor management.
• Proven skills in contract negotiation and risk assessment.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for HR & professional services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for favorable contract terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with SLAs.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Collaboration

Cost Optimization

Job description

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Investigo are currently partnered with a global software development and IT services organisation, who are searching for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the team, responsible for their Professional Services and HR spend.

You will become part of a recently formed procurement function, at an exciting time for the business, as they enter a new phase of strategy and growth.

As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

• Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management – Develop and execute procurement strategies for HR & professional services, ensuring cost-effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.
• Contract Negotiation & Risk Mitigation – Lead negotiations with suppliers for recruitment, training, consulting, and other professional services, securing favourable terms while managing contractual risks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Partner with HR, finance, and legal teams to understand business needs, optimize service delivery, and drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Supplier Performance & Compliance – Monitor and assess vendor performance, ensuring adherence to SLAs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Cost Optimization & Budget Management – Identify opportunities for cost savings, process efficiencies, and value-added initiatives while managing budgets and procurement spend effectively.

What's on offer?

• £85,000 salary + bonus
• Flexible working (2 days a week in Birmingham)
• Excellent benefits package

If this is of interest, please APPLY or contact Andrew Docwra @ Investigo for further information.