Senior Procurement Manager (Digital Services)

Description:

Senior Procurement Manager (Digital Services) - UK Infrastructure Client (Strategic Roads)

About the role:
An ambitious Senior Procurement Manager opportunity within a major UK infrastructure organisation (Business Services Directorate). This is a high-profile role where your regulated procurement expertise and leadership will directly shape procurement strategy and influence major programmes and projects-genuinely more than "business as usual" sourcing.
You'll join a forward-thinking procurement function where ideas, pace, and stakeholder influence matter. The remit combines strategic category leadership, senior stakeholder partnering, and delivering compliant, high-value contract outcomes in a complex, highly regulated environment.

Key selling points:

Strategic, visible role influencing major programmes/projects and procurement direction
Genuine flexibility with a hybrid model (40% office-based)
Multiple office locations available: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Bedford, Guildford
Competitive package: £60,000-£66,000 basic + 10% employer pension contribution
Opportunity to lead and develop a team and help shape procurement standards and strategyWhat you'll be doing:

Lead a high-performing team, driving a consistent and innovative approach across the full procurement lifecycle-from strategy through to contract award and delivery.
Build and execute procurement strategies that are fully compliant, commercially robust, and aligned to organisational objectives.
Partner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into clear market strategies, supply solutions, and engagement plans.
Take a leading role in contract award activity and negotiation of key contract variations (within the regulatory framework).
Collaborate with contract/commercial experts to resolve complex procurement challenges and strengthen sourcing approaches.
Stay current on legislative changes and market trends, using insight to evolve procurement strategy alongside senior procurement leadership.What they're looking for

Strong, hands-on experience across the end-to-end procurement process in a regulated setting.
Solid working knowledge of PCR 2015 and the transition into the Procurement Act 2024, including the policy guidance that underpins the public procurement environment.
Evidence of market analysis and engagement to shape sourcing strategies and deliver best-value outcomes.
Confidence producing high-quality tender documentation (e.g., ITT, RFQ and associated packs).
Exposure to developing/using partnership-style contracting models (experience with NEC is advantageous).
CIPS (or working towards) preferred.
Excellent stakeholder management-able to influence, challenge constructively, and build long-term relationships.
Location & working pattern
This role can be based from Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Bedford, or Guildford, with a requirement to be office-based 40% of the working week. The role will involve engaging stakeholders and attending key sessions as required.​​​​​​​Salary & benefits:

£60,000-£66,000 basic salary
10% employer pension contribution