Senior Procurement Specialist

System C; Ledston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System C is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join the Group Procurement team. This hands-on role leads end-to-end sourcing across software, SaaS, cloud, and IT services, partnering with spend owners to define requirements and deliver compliant, value-driven outcomes.

Reporting to the Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will own procurement activity, negotiate with Legal, manage a contract pipeline, and ensure governance and risk controls are applied across supplier

Qualifications

• End-to-end procurement and negotiation experience, ideally in tech, SaaS or services.
• Proven track record delivering value through renewals and competitive sourcing.
• Experience with pricing models including licensing, SaaS and consumption-based pricing.
• Strong stakeholder management with ability to influence and present clear recommendations.
• Detail-focused, process-driven approach; proficient with Microsoft 365 and P2P systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing across renewals and new deals (software, SaaS, cloud, IT services).
• Partner with spend owners to shape requirements and engage the market.
• Lead commercial negotiations with Legal on pricing, renewals and contracts.
• Manage a clear contract/renewal pipeline and prioritise work.
• Ensure compliance with delegation of authority and governance on third-party spend > £25k.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with internal policies and governance.
• Identify cost savings, supplier rationalisation and process improvements.
• Support supplier performance management with KPI-driven reviews.
• Collaborate with Compliance to manage supplier risk (security, data protection, resilience).
• Support sustainable, ethical, and transparent procurement in line with System C policy.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft 365

P2P systems

Job description

Description

At System C, we build technology that connects and transforms health and care outcomes. Procurement plays a vital role in enabling this mission by ensuring we work with the right suppliers, on the right terms, at the right time.

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Group Procurement team. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys owning end‑to‑end sourcing activity, partnering closely with stakeholders and applying commercial judgement in a fast‑moving, technology‑led environment.

The role

Reporting to the Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will lead procurement activity across a portfolio of technology and services spend. You will work in close partnership with spend owners to define requirements, challenge requests where appropriate and deliver compliant, value‑driven sourcing outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Leading end‑to‑end procurement and sourcing activity across renewals and new deals, including software and SaaS, cloud and hosting, IT services and professional services.
• Partnering with spend owners to shape requirements, engage the market and ensure Procurement is involved at the right stage.
• Leading commercial negotiations alongside Legal, covering pricing models, renewals, contractual obligations and exit arrangements.
• Managing a clear pipeline of contracts and renewals, prioritising work and keeping activity on track.
• Applying Delegation of Authority and ensuring third‑party spend over £25k is reviewed for pricing, governance and compliance.
• Ensuring procurement activity complies with internal policies, controls and governance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalisation and process improvement.
• Supporting effective supplier performance management through proportionate review frameworks and clear KPIs.
• Working with Compliance to identify and manage supplier risk, including information security, data protection, financial stability and business continuity.
• Supporting sustainable, ethical and transparent procurement in line with System C policy.

What you will bring

• Solid experience owning end‑to‑end procurement and negotiation, with technology, SaaS or services experience strongly preferred.
• A track record of delivering commercial value through renewals and competitive sourcing.
• Confidence working with pricing models such as licensing, SaaS and consumption‑based pricing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and present clear recommendations.
• A detail‑focused, process‑driven approach and confidence using Microsoft 365 and P2P systems.

Why join System C

You will join a values‑led organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic partner. We offer flexible benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine impact in health and care.