Senior Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Linde plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Generous pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare trust

Employee assistance programme

Discount shopping portal

Job summary

BOC Limited, a Linde company, in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing to lead category strategies and align with the wider business objectives. You will drive year-on-year productivity improvements, build trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders, and champion supplier strategies to maximise value and reduce risk.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in procurement within large organisations, a degree or CIPS qualification, and a track

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior procurement leadership role within a large organisation.
• Degree educated and/or hold a CIPS qualification; postgraduate qualifications advantageous.
• Strong communication and relationship-building to influence senior stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen with a track record of delivering savings and business value.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and deliver category and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Work with the BI and leadership to translate priorities into measurable sourcing strategies.
• Build relationships across the business and promote procurement as a trusted partner.
• Drive productivity improvements through hard and soft savings initiatives.
• Develop supplier strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Ensure contracts are implemented, reviewed, and opportunities identified to maximise value and reduce risk.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Change management

Education

Degree or CIPS qualification

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing

United Kingdom

Senior Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Any major location within the United Kingsdo

What you will enjoy doing

• In this role, you will lead, develop, and deliver category and sourcing strategies that support the Business Unit's objectives and align with the wider company strategy
• You will work closely with the Business Unit Director and leadership team to understand priorities, challenges, and growth plans, translating these into sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value. A key focus will be driving year-on-year productivity improvements through both hard and soft savings initiatives
• You will build strong relationships across the business, understanding future requirements and proactively supporting stakeholders with effective sourcing and supplier strategies. As a Procurement ambassador, you will promote company policies and encourage early Procurement engagement
• Additionally, you will develop a strong internal network and use your influencing skills to position Procurement as a trusted business partner, ensuring involvement at the earliest stages of projects and strategic initiatives
• You will challenge the status quo, drive innovation through suppliers, promote total cost of ownership thinking, and support the adoption of supplier-independent specifications and new ways of working
• You’ll own and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring contracts are implemented effectively, performance is regularly reviewed, and opportunities are identified to maximise value, improve performance, and reduce risk

What makes you great

• You will have significant experience in a senior procurement leadership role within a large national or global organisation, with a proven track record of delivering results
• You will bring strong strategic sourcing and procurement expertise, alongside experience leading people, teams, and organisational change
• You will be degree educated and/or hold a relevant professional qualification such as CIPS, with additional postgraduate qualifications considered advantageous
• You will be a highly effective communicator and relationship builder, able to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams and functions
• You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, project management skills, and the drive to deliver continuous improvement, savings, and business value in a fast-paced environment.

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.
At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

At Linde, inclusion is core to what we do. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, we offer enhanced maternity pay, along with a range of leave options to support life’s important moments, such as fertility treatment, adoption and shared parental. Our dedicated menopause policy, champions and employee resource groups, empower you to feel fully supported both professionally and personally.
We’re passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you’ll have access to the resources you need to thrive!
Here’s a snapshot of the benefits we offer:

• Bonus scheme tied to both individual and company performance
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions
• Holiday allowance of 26 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 30 additional days
• Healthcare trust offering comprehensive coverage including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
• Employee assistance programme for your well-being
• Exclusive access to our discount shopping portal

Have we inspired you? Lets talk about it

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

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BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.