Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect Procurement

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-performing public sector procurement function seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager for their Milton Keynes office. This role involves leading sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories such as Professional Services and Facilities. Join a renowned function dedicated to continuous improvement and development, offering a salary between £50,000 and £60,000 with excellent perks.

Benefits

Excellent Pension

Healthcare Options

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strategic sourcing experience across multiple indirect categories.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and legislation.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a range of indirect categories.
• Deliver end-to-end procurement activity and create innovative category strategies.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships to drive long-term value.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Job description

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Procurement

London / Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Excellent Pension + Healthcare Options

A high-performing and recently transformed public sector procurement function is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join its growing team. This opportunity sits at the heart of one of the UK’s most critical infrastructure organisations, offering meaningful work, visible impact, and the chance to work alongside some of the most talented procurement professionals in the sector.

This role will focus on a broad portfolio of indirect categories—including HR, Professional Services, Marketing, Facilities and more. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded commercial operator, confident managing a diverse spend portfolio and engaging with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas.

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Role Responsibilities: -

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a range of indirect categories (Professional Services, Facilities, HR & Marketing etc.)
• Deliver end-to-end procurement activity both within the framework of public sector regulations as well as creating innovative category strategies to deliver value and support organisational goals
• Build and manage key supplier relationships to drive long-term value and performance
• Support multiple business functions with market insight, procurement best practice, and innovation

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Required Background: -

• Demonstrable strategic sourcing experience across multiple indirect categories, ideally having managed two or more of the Professional Services, Facilities, Marketing or HR categories)
• A strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks and legislation, ideally with training or awareness of the new Procurement Act
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, supplier management, and strategic planning

Why Join?

This is more than a procurement role—it’s an opportunity to be part of a renowned and reenergised function, known for its progressive outlook, talent density, and commitment to continuous improvement. You'll join a team where development is taken seriously, and where leaders take pride in helping people grow their careers.

If you're looking for a procurement role with breadth, purpose, and outstanding people—this is it.

Apply now! Send your CV to Devan at [e-mail]

Key Skills: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Public Sector Procurement, PCR, Procurement Act, Professional Services Procurement, Facilities Management Procurement, HR Procurement, Marketing Procurement, Category Management, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, London, Milton Keynes