About the Role

Are you a procurement professional ready to lead strategic sourcing in a high-impact environment? Our client is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to drive best-in-class procurement practices across our organisation. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will shape procurement strategy, deliver value, and influence key decisions at a national level.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Strategic Procurement Manager, you will:Lead category management for your spend area, delivering procurement strategies that align with organisational goalsDevelop and implement sourcing plans, ensuring timely and compliant procurement activityDeliver high-quality tenders in line with procurement regulations and internal policyProvide expert commercial and contractual advice to stakeholders across the organisationBuild strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to drive continuous improvementIdentify and deliver cost savings and non-financial benefits, reporting progress against KPIsManage and mentor a Procurement Manager, supporting their professional developmentWhat We're Looking ForProgressing toward CIPS or equivalent professional certificationStrong knowledge of public sector procurement and the Procurement Act 2023Experience delivering complex tenders and achieving measurable benefitsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement

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