Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Procurement

JR United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK public sector procurement function seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to manage a broad portfolio of indirect categories, including Professional Services and Marketing. The role offers the chance to lead strategic sourcing initiatives and engage with senior stakeholders, making a significant impact in the sector. This position is ideal for candidates with a strong background in public procurement who are passionate about innovation and development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable strategic sourcing experience across multiple indirect categories.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks.
• Skills in stakeholder engagement and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across 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

Category Management

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Client:

Bramwith Consulting

Location:

northampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Views:

8

Posted:

07.06.2025

Expiry Date:

22.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.

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