Senior Procurement Manager - Corporate Services

Arm Limited; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cambridge seeks a Senior Procurement Leader to drive strategic change in Corporate Services. The role involves category management, sourcing, and team leadership, with a focus on achieving ESG objectives. Proven leadership and expertise in procurement are essential. This position offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Procurement with high-performing teams.
• Deep expertise in Corporate Services categories.
• Experience driving transformational change.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year category strategies and execution plans.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing activity and supplier relationships.
• Manage a team of Category managers and Procurement Specialists.

Skills

Leadership in Procurement

Category expertise

Change management

Contract negotiation

Influencing senior leaders

Collaborative communication

Tools

Ariba S2C

Job description

Job Overview:

Are you ready to build the future of Procurement at a world-leading technology company? At Arm, we’re in the midst of an exciting transformation—and we’re looking for a visionary Senior Procurement Leader to drive change across our Corporate Services category.

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team managing over £1bn in indirect spend, powered by the latest procurement technology and a bold ambition to redefine how we source, partner, and deliver value.

Responsibilities:

• Category Management - Lead and support your team in the development of multi-year category strategies and execution plans. Aligning with the business strategy across Marketing, Logistics, People Services, FM and Professional Services. Develop and implement a pipeline of projects to improve value, quality, risk and ESG performance
• Sourcing - Lead end-to-end sourcing activity for material and high value suppliers including market assessment, negotiation and contracting. Develop and maintain commercial relationships with core Corporate Service suppliers.
• Team Leadership - Lead and develop a team of four Category managers and Procurement Specialists
• Market Knowledge - Stay on top of the latest industry trends, including new suppliers and innovation. Bringing insights back into Arm.
• Stakeholder Management - Influence and collaborate with senior leaders, whilst developing positive relationships
• Responsible Sourcing - Manage supply risk and identification of mitigating actions. Ensure our suppliers are aligned to deliver against Arm's ambitious ESG objectives

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership in Procurement, with a track record of building and guiding high-performing teams
• Deep expertise in Corporate Services categories
• Experience driving change and transformation
• Strong contract development and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence and engage senior leaders
• Inclusive, collaborative communication style

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Experience with Ariba S2C
• MCIPS qualification

In Return:

You’ll be empowered to lead strategic change in a global tech environment, supported by cutting-edge tools, a collaborative and inclusive culture, competitive compensation, and meaningful opportunities for growth and impact.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [e-mail]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.