Senior Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT services organization seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to enhance their procurement function. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiation to support professional services and HR spend, with a competitive salary of £85,000 and flexible working options available.

Benefits

Flexible working (2 days a week in Birmingham)

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, particularly with HR and finance.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for HR and professional services.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers for recruitment and consulting services.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with corporate policies.

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.