Strategic Procurement Risk & Assurance Lead

1st Executive Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 10%

Excellent benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

1st Executive Ltd. is seeking an experienced Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager to lead independent assurance across high-value procurement programmes. You will review strategies, provide objective recommendations and ensure governance, regulatory compliance and value for money.

The role offers hybrid working with a salary in the £55,000–£67,000 range, plus a bonus up to 10% and excellent benefits. You will engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of assurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex procurement activities and sourcing programmes.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Experience leading or supporting high-value procurement projects (£5m+).
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent procurement accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent assurance reviews across the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including category strategies and supplier management outputs.
• Review and challenge procurement documentation, strategies and award recommendations for governance compliance.
• Provide written and verbal assurance feedback to procurement teams and key stakeholders.
• Assess procurement activity against financial, contractual, regulatory, commercial and reputational risk considerations.
• Support the delivery of a risk-based assurance framework across Commercial & Procurement activities.
• Coordinate assurance activities involving specialist Subject Matter Experts where required.
• Undertake compliance reviews and audits, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote best practice across procurement and supplier management activities.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Written and verbal communication

Governance

Education

MCIPS qualification or equivalent procurement accreditation

Job description

1st Executive Ltd. is seeking an experienced Procurement Risk & Assurance Manager to lead independent assurance across high-value procurement programmes. You will review strategies, provide objective recommendations and ensure governance, regulatory compliance and value for money.

The role offers hybrid working with a salary in the £55,000–£67,000 range, plus a bonus up to 10% and excellent benefits. You will engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of assurance