Senior Procurement Manager - Business Services

Rita Blue; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK building society is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to deliver value through strategic purchasing. Ideal candidates will have extensive procurement experience and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual discretionary bonus

Personal pension with matched contributions

Life assurance (6x annual salary)

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience including RFI, RFP, contracts, and negotiations.
• Proven track record of managing major suppliers and delivering cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for products and services.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Risk Management

Education

MCIPS qualification

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Business Services

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Job Overview

The Society's Procurement Team has an exciting 6-month fixed-term contract opportunity for a Senior Procurement Manager - Business Services.

The team handles procurement and sourcing across the organization, aiming to deliver value through strategic purchasing and category planning.

The Senior Procurement Manager will develop and implement sourcing strategies, working closely with senior stakeholders to source products and services competitively, cost-effectively, and in compliance with policies and regulations.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6x annual salary)

Candidate Requirements

You should be an excellent communicator and collaborator, capable of managing third-party risks and fostering relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. Essential skills include:

• Extensive procurement experience (RFI, RFP, contracts, negotiations, supplier management)
• Proven track record of managing major suppliers and delivering cost savings
• Ability to source a wide range of products/services and negotiate high-value contracts
• Strong stakeholder management and resilience
• Understanding of third-party and supply chain risks

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Financial Services or regulated sectors
• Knowledge of categories like professional services, lending, credit risk
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent

About Us

We are one of the UK's largest building societies, committed to improving lives with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Recently, The Co-operative Bank joined our group, sharing our values and ethical approach.

We offer flexible working arrangements and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive hiring practices.

Additional Information

Level: Mid-Senior

Type: Contract

Function: Business Development and Sales

Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain