Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Procurement

Bramwith Consulting; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector procurement function seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to manage indirect categories like HR and Marketing. The role involves strategic sourcing, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement, offering significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strategic sourcing experience across multiple indirect categories.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a range of indirect categories.
• Deliver end-to-end procurement activity within public sector regulations.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

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Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Procurement

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Manager at Bramwith Consulting specializing in Procurement and Supply Chain Recruitment

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Procurement

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing, Strategy/Planning, and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Rail Transportation, Public Policy Offices, and Government Administration

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