Senior Procurement Manager

This role is responsible for maximising value from the supply chain through strategic procurement and category management across a designated clinical expenditure category or division.

The postholder will serve as the dedicated point of contact for all procurement and supply chain matters within the assigned clinical category and will coordinate activities with relevant category business partners where needed.

The position involves ensuring due diligence across the supply chain, maintaining legislative and contractual compliance, and developing procurement strategies that drive value, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Category Management

Manage spend across allocated categories.

Ensure procurement strategies are aligned with stakeholder needs.

Develop and monitor commercial strategies and plans.

Build and maintain supplier relationships.

Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and tendering processes.

Incorporate innovation and new technologies into procurement strategy.

Use digital tools for tendering, analytics, and contract management.

Project Management

Deliver bespoke procurement exercises from conception through to contract award.

Maintain project documentation, timelines, and benefits forecasts.

Analysis & Reporting

Produce reports and dashboards on procurement performance.

Conduct financial analysis to inform procurement decisions and support budget planning.

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of public procurement regulations.

Advanced commercial skills and business acumen.

Experience managing procurement strategies, contracts, and supplier relationships.

Ability to advise and negotiate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

Capable of working with clinicians, external agencies, suppliers, and procurement teams across the NHS.

Comfortable presenting to internal stakeholders and suppliers during tendering processes.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking

Strong data analysis and financial evaluation capabilities.

Ability to interpret procurement data and translate insights into action.

Experience managing and reporting on project progress, risks, and outcomes.