Strategic Procurement Manager

Sense International; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sense is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Birmingham to lead our growing procurement function, shape spend across the organisation, and deliver value for money while upholding quality and resilience. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will lead tendering, manage key supplier relationships, identify savings and oversee the Procurement Assistant, deputising when required.

The role is permanent, full-time with 37.5 hours per week and a salary around £51,032, offering

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing or contract management across multiple spend categories.
• Track record of managing tenders, quotations and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to deliver value for money while ensuring quality and governance.
• Experience leading, supervising or managing others is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan procurement activity with teams to meet quality, cost and time.
• Lead tendering, quotation and negotiation processes.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships; monitor performance.
• Identify and deliver savings, efficiencies and service improvements.
• Maintain procurement plans, contract information and reporting.
• Provide practical guidance on procurement, purchasing, and supplier management.
• Identify supply chain, contractual and compliance risks and mitigate.
• Ensure procurement activity meets legal, regulatory and Sense requirements.
• Champion ethical, sustainable procurement.
• Support the Procurement Assistant and deputise for Head of Procurement.
• Represent Sense with suppliers and networks.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Tendering

Cost savings

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Ethical procurement

Education

CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Job description

Sense is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager in Birmingham to lead our growing procurement function, shape spend across the organisation, and deliver value for money while upholding quality and resilience. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will lead tendering, manage key supplier relationships, identify savings and oversee the Procurement Assistant, deputising when required.

The role is permanent, full-time with 37.5 hours per week and a salary around £51,032, offering