Senior Procurement Manager - Strategy & Governance

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for strategic governance in procurement. This role encompasses high-level leadership and transformation initiatives across global manufacturing sites, requiring significant experience and a global outlook. The ideal candidate will help shape a procurement model focused on excellence and collaboration.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Car allowance or equivalent cash option

Opportunity for team leadership

Clear pathway to leadership

Supportive values-led environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in global category management and procurement excellence.
• Proven track record in procurement transformation and SRM.
• Strong grasp of procurement operating models and KPI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives in Supplier Relationship Management and strategic sourcing.
• Define, implement, and embed global procurement processes.
• Influence globally and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Skills

Global mindset

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Change management

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Strategy, Governance & Excellence

£80,000 - £90,000 + Car Allowance & Bonus | UK-Based (Flexible/Remote) | Global Scope

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

We are partnered with a leading engineering & manufacturing organisation currently undergoing a transformative shift in its global procurement model. This strategically vital appointment will shape the future of procurement across international manufacturing sites (EMEA, Americas, and Asia), within a centre-led but decentralised framework.

About the Role

As Senior Procurement Manager - Strategy, Governance & Excellence, you will act as the right hand to the Global Head of Procurement Transformation. This is not a transactional procurement role - it's a strategic governance and excellence function focused on defining, implementing, and embedding global procurement processes that will raise maturity and consistency across a complex matrix.

You will lead key initiatives around:

• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), segmentation and strategic sourcing reviews
• Global Category Management, with a deep focus on commodity management
• Building governance structures, KPI dashboards, and process standards across sites
• Bringing cohesion to disparate procurement practices - without enforcing uniformity
• Zooming in and out of complex procurement landscapes and stakeholder environments

You'll influence globally, working with dotted-line teams and a broader global procurement community of 60+. This is a highly visible and strategically important role with clear leadership potential and a pathway to more senior opportunities.

Who my client is looking for:

Seeking someone with a global mindset and a blend of strategic leadership and hands-on delivery - someone who can roll up their sleeves yet drive change across cultures and time zones.

Must-haves:

• Signifcant experience in procurement, ideally within global category management and procurement excellence w
• Proven track record in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, SRM, and governance
• Strong grasp of procurement operating models, ISO/QMS, and KPI frameworks
• Experience implementing procurement excellence across multiple manufacturing sites
• Comfortable influencing in a matrixed and decentralised structure
• A natural collaborator with exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice-to-haves:

• Background in both direct and indirect procurement
• Exposure to complex or low-data environments
• Prior experience working in engineering, industrial, or manufacturing sectors

Culture & Working Style

This is not a corporate machine. The organisation champions strong values - safety, customer focus, collaboration - and is looking for someone who can influence softly, listen actively, and drive change without bulldozing. You'll need to be comfortable working with multiple cultures, senior stakeholders, and differing maturity levels in procurement.

Remote-first approach, ideally aligned to a UK time zone, with the flexibility to engage globally as needed.

What's on Offer

• Basic Salary - £80,000 - £90,000
• Bonus + Car Scheme (or equivalent cash option)
• Medical insurance & standard benefits
• Clear pathway into leadership - future potential to build and lead a team
• Exceptional opportunity to leave a legacy in a function on the cusp of global transformation

Apply in confidence. This is a unique opportunity to shape a global procurement function during a pivotal transformation - combining strategic thinking with execution, in a supportive, values-led environment.