Strategic Procurement Lead – Tech & Infrastructure

Arqiva Group; Greater London, Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% bonus

Hybrid working

Generous pension 6–10%

Wellbeing programme

Learning platforms access

Employee discounts

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Arqiva seeks a Procurement Lead to drive category strategy, partner with stakeholders across Technology, Product, Operations and Corporate functions, and deliver value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

The role covers digital services, technology platforms, managed services, and infrastructure, with hybrid working in the London/ Winchester area and a focus on achieving cost savings and supplier development.

Qualifications

• Established experience in strategic procurement, supplier development and category management.
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies across technology, digital and product.
• Proven ability to deliver sustainable savings / business benefit through procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define future demand with stakeholders and shape sourcing strategy to create value / total cost of ownership.
• Coach stakeholders to deliver procurement self-service operations and raise capabilities.
• Lead supplier selection through RFx processes and guide senior stakeholders on outcomes.

Skills

Supplier lifecycle management

Procurement Strategy

Negotiation (commercial & contractual)

Tender Management

Supplier Evaluation

Strategic Planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Contract Management

Business Partnering

Relationship Management

Commercial Acumen

Conflict Management

Business Process Improvement

Sustainability

Leadership and Management

Education

a degree (or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field)

Job description

Arqiva seeks a Procurement Lead to drive category strategy, partner with stakeholders across Technology, Product, Operations and Corporate functions, and deliver value through strategic sourcing and supplier management.

The role covers digital services, technology platforms, managed services, and infrastructure, with hybrid working in the London/ Winchester area and a focus on achieving cost savings and supplier development.