Senior Procurement Specialist

System C; Leeds; 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 in the UK. You will own end-to-end sourcing, negotiate commercial terms, and partner with stakeholders to deliver value in a fast-moving, technology-led environment.

You will lead renewals, negotiate pricing models for software, SaaS, cloud hosting and IT services, and manage a robust contract renewal pipeline with governance and compliance in mind.

Qualifications

• Own end-to-end procurement and negotiation for tech/software/services.
• Deliver commercial value through renewals and sourcing.
• Experience with licensing, SaaS and consumption-based pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing across renewals and new deals for software, SaaS, cloud hosting, IT services and professional services.
• Partner with spend owners to shape requirements and engage the market at the right stage.
• Lead commercial negotiations with Legal on pricing, renewals, obligations and exit terms.
• Maintain a clear pipeline of contracts and renewals and keep activity on track.
• Ensure spend over £25k is reviewed for pricing, governance and compliance.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and governance.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Technology/SaaS procurement

Tools

Microsoft 365

P2P systems

Job 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.