Senior Procurement Manager

JR United Kingdom; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic procurement leader to spearhead strategic procurement activities across the West Midlands. This role involves managing high-value projects, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, and fostering stakeholder engagement. You'll lead a dedicated team, driving innovation and efficiency while implementing best practices in procurement. If you possess strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in strategic procurement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior-level procurement management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high-value procurement projects ensuring compliance with UK and EU law.
• Manage and develop strategic procurement team members overseeing performance and recruitment.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Team Management

Education

MCIPS (Level 6)

Senior Procurement Management Experience

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Role Purpose

To lead strategic procurement activities and bespoke commercial projects across the NMBC-supported Trusts within the West Midlands ICSs. Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and internal governance while delivering value, innovation, and effective stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement & Leadership
   Lead complex, high-value procurement projects, managing risk and ensuring compliance with UK and EU procurement law. Develop procurement strategies aligned with Trust and NMBC-wide objectives. Contribute to the NMBC strategic plan and savings delivery programme. Set supplier relationship management strategies for key contracts and partnerships.
2. Stakeholder & Relationship Management
   Advise divisional managers, clinicians, and executive stakeholders on procurement matters. Facilitate collaboration with NHS Supply Chain, SCCL, Crown Commercial Services, and partner trusts. Promote clinical and stakeholder engagement in procurement activity.
3. Operational & Team Management
   Manage and develop strategic procurement team members (up to 3 directly), overseeing performance, recruitment, and development. Authorise departmental expenditures and contribute to resource management in line with Trust policies. Oversee procurement systems, data analytics, and policy development.
4. Innovation & Efficiency
   Identify and deliver cost improvement opportunities through improved demand and contract management. Lead on sustainability, SME engagement, supplier diversity, and e-procurement system development. Implement best practices and innovative procurement techniques to enhance service delivery.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• MCIPS (Level 6) or working towards; or significant senior procurement experience.
• Minimum 5 years of senior-level procurement management experience.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven track record in leading strategic procurement initiatives and performance delivery.

Working Conditions & Other Considerations

• Office-based with regular site visits to clinical areas and suppliers.
• High concentration required to analyse complex information and resolve procurement challenges.
• Exposure to conflict resolution, challenging supplier debriefs, and sensitive staff matters.