Senior Procurement Manager

UKRI; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

UK SBS is recruiting a Senior Procurement Manager in Swindon with hybrid options across Swindon, Stockton-On-Tees or Newport. The role focuses on strategic procurements in a dynamic public sector environment, driving contract terms, service specifications and stakeholder alignment.

You will lead sophisticated tender process design, ensure compliance with government regulations, and mentor teams to deliver savings and compliant procurement outcomes. Salary band around £53k with hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in advanced purchasing techniques and handling above-threshold procurements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities to secure buy-in for procurements.
• Solid background in procurement with knowledge of government regulations, best practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure procurements adhere to Government regulations for advertising opportunities.
• Provide client relationship management to secure partner buy-in for strategic procurements.
• Develop service specifications and contract terms in preparation for tender processes.
• Deputise for Head of Procurement as point of contact for complex enquiries and requirements.

Skills

Advanced purchasing techniques

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Public sector procurement

Contract management

Tools

Jaggaer eSourcing

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager
Swindon, Stockton-On-Tees or Newport - hybrid working options
Band F - £53,151

It’s an exciting time to join us as we transform our business to be the leading UK public sector business service provider. We aim to become a very different organisation over the next few years as we move to a modern multi-platform, digitally enabled organisation.

At UK SBS, we’re proud to play a vital role in supporting some of the UK’s most exciting and forward-looking areas of growth and research. Join our Procurement team, and you’ll find yourself at the heart of projects that truly make a difference—whether it's sourcing everyday essentials or managing complex contracts in areas like Space, Energy, Net Zero Carbon, IT, and Consultancy. No two days are the same, and every task contributes to shaping the future.

We’re committed to helping our government partners achieve the best outcomes and consistently meet service level agreements (SLAs). Our Procurement function is made up of a diverse, expert team working collaboratively in a supportive, flexible environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring procurements adhere to Government regulations regarding the advertising and publishing of opportunities.
• Providing Client Relationship Management services to ensure partner buy in for strategic procurements
• Working with stakeholders/project teams to develop service specifications and appropriate contractual terms in preparation for tender processes.
• Deputise for the Head of Procurement by acting as a point of contact to internal and external stakeholders for complex enquiries and requirements regarding procurement to ensure a timely resolution and minimal impact on service delivery
• Ensuring a quality category strategy is agreed with the Category Strategy Lead and delivered operationally
• Develop and support individual, team and department savings and delivery targets
• Identify and resolve client and supplier queries/issues
• Provide ad-hoc and routine data analysis and reporting to the Head of Procurement
• ensuring implementation and enforcement of policies and procedures including recent Government requirements and initiatives.
• Design and development of appropriate tender processes taking into account contract management/SRM strategy.Identify key suppliers via contract landscaping, pre-market engagement in contract value add initiatives.

To do this role well you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Proven expertise in advanced purchasing techniques, including handling above-threshold procurements, and hands‑on experience with platforms like the Jaggaer eSourcing system.
• Track record of successfully managing and delivering medium to high-value, complex procurement projects—from initial customer engagement through to contract award—especially outside of category-managed spend
• Solid background in procurement, with a strong grasp of Government regulations, best practices, and compliance requirements.
• In‑depth knowledge of public sector procurement processes and how to navigate them effectively.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities to build consensus and drive procurement outcomes.
• Sharp analytical thinker with the ability to interpret data and inform strategic decisions.
• Experienced in coaching and mentoring colleagues to support professional growth and team success.
• Hands‑on experience working within a Category team, contributing to strategic sourcing and category management.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational goals.
• Comfortable working within multi‑disciplinary teams, collaborating across functions to deliver results.
• Specific expertise in Digital, Data, and Technology procurement, adding value in fast‑evolving sectors.

Closing date for applications is Mon 5th October, with interviews taking place week commencing 12th October.

Artificial Intelligence:

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.

Successful candidates may be required to undergo Security Clearance (National Security Vetting) as part of their employment. To meet these standards, applicants must normally have lived in the UK for at least the last five years and be able to satisfy background, identity and criminal record checks.

We are UKSBS. We are creating a place where people love to work, a culture where we lead, we change, we deliver and we empower our people to be curious, take action and add value.

We look forward to hearing from you.