Senior Procurement Manager (Digital Services)

Matchtech; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Multiple office locations

Competitive salary

Employer pension 10%

Job summary

Matchtech is representing a major UK infrastructure client seeking a Senior Procurement Manager (Digital Services) to shape procurement strategy across flagship programmes.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive compliant, value-for-money tenders, and partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into market strategies. Hybrid working with 40% office-based across Leeds/Manchester/Birmingham and other locations.

Qualifications

• Extensive end-to-end procurement experience in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of PCR 2015 and Procurement Act 2024.
• Experience with tender documentation (ITT, RFQ) and market engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team across the full procurement lifecycle from strategy to award and delivery.
• Build and execute compliant, commercially robust procurement strategies.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into market strategies and engagement plans.
• Lead contract award activity and negotiate key variations within regulatory framework.
• Collaborate with contract/commercial experts to resolve procurement challenges and improve sourcing.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Regulatory compliance

Education

CIPS certification (or working towards)

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager (Digital Services) - UK Infrastructure Client (Strategic Roads)

About the role:

An ambitious Senior Procurement Manager opportunity within a major UK infrastructure organisation (Business Services Directorate). This is a high-profile role where your regulated procurement expertise and leadership will directly shape procurement strategy and influence major programmes and projects-genuinely more than "business as usual" sourcing. You'll join a forward-thinking procurement function where ideas, pace, and stakeholder influence matter. The remit combines strategic category leadership, senior stakeholder partnering, and delivering compliant, high-value contract outcomes in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Key selling points:

• Strategic, visible role influencing major programmes/projects and procurement direction
• Genuine flexibility with a hybrid model (40% office-based)
• Multiple office locations available: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Bedford, Guildford
• Competitive package: £60,000-£66,000 basic + 10% employer pension contribution
• Opportunity to lead and develop a team and help shape procurement standards and strategy

What you'll be doing:

• Lead a high-performing team, driving a consistent and innovative approach across the full procurement lifecycle-from strategy through to contract award and delivery.
• Build and execute procurement strategies that are fully compliant, commercially robust, and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into clear market strategies, supply solutions, and engagement plans.
• Take a leading role in contract award activity and negotiation of key contract variations (within the regulatory framework).
• Collaborate with contract/commercial experts to resolve complex procurement challenges and strengthen sourcing approaches.
• Stay current on legislative changes and market trends, using insight to evolve procurement strategy alongside senior procurement leadership.

What they're looking for

• Strong, hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement process in a regulated setting.
• Solid working knowledge of PCR 2015 and the transition into the Procurement Act 2024, including the policy guidance that underpins the public procurement environment.
• Evidence of market analysis and engagement to shape sourcing strategies and deliver best-value outcomes.
• Confidence producing high-quality tender documentation (e.g., ITT, RFQ and associated packs).
• Exposure to developing/using partnership-style contracting models (experience with NEC is advantageous).
• CIPS (or working towards) preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management-able to influence, challenge constructively, and build long-term relationships.

Location & working pattern

This role can be based from Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Bedford, or Guildford, with a requirement to be office-based 40% of the working week. The role will involve engaging stakeholders and attending key sessions as required.

Salary & benefits:

• £60,000-£66,000 basic salary
• 10% employer pension contribution