Procurement Governance & Digital Manager

Procurement Heads; London; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker who’s not afraid to get hands-on? Do you thrive in both high-level boardroom discussions and the nitty-gritty of procurement governance, data analytics, and technology? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are supporting a leading organisation in the search for aProcurement Governance & Digital Manager, a pivotal role that blends strategy, governance, and digital transformation.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will take ownership of procurement policies, compliance, reporting, supplier governance, and operational efficiency through data analytics and technology implementation.

This organisation operates in acomplex, highly regulated environmentand is currently undergoing a significant transformation, having transitioned from apublicly traded company to private equity ownership.

With anever-evolving procurement function, this role requires someone adaptable, commercially minded, and able to pivot to meet new challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Governance & Compliance– Own procurement policies, ensuring minimal day-to-day effort while maintaining best practices. Lead compliance reporting and engage with internal audit.
• Data & Analytics– Develop and manage procurement KPIs, SLAs, and spend analytics to support cost-saving initiatives and team performance tracking.
• Technology Strategy & Implementation– Build business cases for procurement technology investments, such as aSource-to-Contract (S2C) or Source-to-Pay (S2P) system. Assess whether existing technology is fit for purpose.
• Stakeholder Engagement– Collaborate with internal teams, includingFacilities, HR, Finance, and Leadership, ensuring procurement aligns with business strategy.
• Audit & Risk Management– Work closely with compliance, internal audit, and ESG teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Supplier & Outsourcing Governance– Manage governance meetings, outsourcing processes, and material supplier oversight.
• Special Projects & Continuous Improvement– Address emerging challenges, such as regulatory changes (e.g.,PRA updates), and ensure smooth handoffs withthird-party risk management teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience inprocurement governance, policy setting, and compliancewithinfinancial services or a regulated industry.
• Expertise indigital procurement transformation, includingbuilding business cases for technology investments.
• Analytical mindset with the ability tobuild data packs, report on KPIs/SLAs, and support governance meetings.
• Proven ability toengage and influence senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives.
• Consulting mindset, ability to develop and implement solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
• Background in procurement operations, risk management, andinternal audit processes.
• Experience in afast-changing environmentwhere priorities shift frequently.

Package & Benefits

• Salary:Up to£85,000
• Bonus:20% (consistently paid out)
• Pension:10% employer contribution (non-contributory)
• Wellbeing Allowance:£700 annually
• Holidays:25 days (plus the ability to carry over 5 days)
• Private Medical & Travel Insurance
• Other Benefits:Cycle-to-work scheme, eye care vouchers, critical illness cover, and access to employee assistance programs.