Strategic Digital Services Procurement Lead (Hybrid UK)

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

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.