Strategic Procurement Lead – Tech & SaaS (Hybrid)

SmartSearch; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartSearch is seeking a procurement professional to own supplier relationships, governance and cost optimisation. The role encompasses sourcing, tenders, performance reviews and risk management across technology and regulated environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technology and Product teams, delivering concise recommendations and robust reporting to support procurement decisions.

Qualifications

• Procurement and supplier management experience in technology, SaaS, financial or regulated environments.
• Proven delivery of sourcing, tenders, evaluations, negotiations, contract renewals and performance reviews.
• Strong commercial judgement across contractual and financial risk with governance focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Own key supplier relationships and governance framework including performance, risk and escalation.
• Lead supplier reviews, monitor KPIs, and remediate issues with clear actions.
• Coordinate sourcing, tenders, and contract renewals with stakeholders.
• Provide business cases and management information for procurement decisions.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

SaaS

Regulated environment

Stakeholder management

Cost analysis

Governance reporting

Excel reporting

Education

CIPS certification

ISO9001 knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting systems

Job description

SmartSearch is seeking a procurement professional to own supplier relationships, governance and cost optimisation. The role encompasses sourcing, tenders, performance reviews and risk management across technology and regulated environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate with Legal, Finance, Technology and Product teams, delivering concise recommendations and robust reporting to support procurement decisions.