Senior Procurement Manager - Indirects

£65000 - £75000 per annum Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

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Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-10-22

Startdate:

ASAP

Location: Milton Keynes (2 - 3 days p/w in office)
Type: Permanent Full-time
Compensation: Up to £75K + car allowance + performance bonus + benefits

Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to step into a high-impact, high-visibility role at a top-tier UK financial institution?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an indirect procurement category leader to join a major player in the UK financial services sector. This role offers the chance to influence commercial strategy, drive category innovation, and be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders - all within a regulated, complex, and fast-paced environment.

As a Category & Sourcing Manager, you will:

Take ownership of strategic sourcing and category management across a key spend portfolio

Develop multi-year strategies based on market trends, supplier data, and commercial insights

Lead complex sourcing initiatives that materially impact the cost-income ratio

Build and maintain senior relationships with both internal stakeholders and strategic suppliers

Act as deputy to senior leadership and serve as a subject matter expert on procurement best practices

Enable supplier-led innovation and continuously improve supplier performance

Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and third-party risk management policies

This role sits at the core of the commercial operating model and will offer a platform to shape sourcing strategies at an enterprise level.

Experience in strategic procurement or category management

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and high-value sourcing events

Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills

Experience advising and influencing at senior levels, including Exec

Exceptional analytical ability - translating data into strategy

A track record of delivering tangible cost and business benefits

Understanding of SRM principles, third-party risk, and end-to-end sourcing lifecycle

Ideally, CIPS qualified and with financial services experience (desirable, not essential)

Access to C-suite and the opportunity to influence at strategic decision-making tables

Leadership development with a clear progression path

Hybrid working flexibility with strong work-life balance

A culture that values integrity, transparency, and innovation

Competitive total rewards and recognition for impact

To express interest or request more information, please apply, or send an e-mail to

all applicants must present current and valid UK Right to Work