Senior Procurement Partner

Senior Procurement PartnerCO32 SPP 296Nottingham, UKSalary:50000Fixed Term ContractStatus:Full Time More detailsSenior Procurement Partner - Care Fertility Reports to: Director of Procurement Contract Type: This role is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Subject to business needs, funding, and individual performance, there may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent at the end of the contract. Location: Hybrid - remote working with travel to Care Fertility sites as required Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible Role Purpose As part of Care Fertility's ongoing procurement transformation, the Senior Procurement Partner will play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable cost savings, strengthening supplier performance, and embedding best-in-class procurement capability across the Care Fertility Group. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this role holds increased accountability for owning category strategies, leading complex sourcing initiatives, and acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders. The Senior Procurement Partner will help translate Group procurement strategy into tangible outcomes, ensuring strong governance, risk management, and alignment with Care Fertility's sustainability and growth objectives. What you'll do Lead strategic sourcing and tendering activities across key spend categories, including Pharmaceuticals, Medical Services, Facilities Management, IT, and Indirects Develop and deliver category strategies aligned with the Group Procurement Plan Drive cost savings and value creation through supplier consolidation, contract renegotiation, and commercial optimisation Act as a strategic procurement business partner to operational and functional stakeholders, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value for money Manage end-to-end sourcing exercises (RFPs, RFQs, e-tendering), from strategy through to award and implementation Own supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, KPIs, risk management, and continuous improvement Proactively identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks Provide accurate procurement reporting, maintain governance standards, and ensure compliance with Group policies and approval frameworks What we're looking for Significant experience in strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement operations Experience working in healthcare, life sciences, or a regulated multi-site environment is desirable Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and stakeholder-influencing skills Hands-on experience with RFPs/RFQs, e-sourcing tools, and contract management systems Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a transformation environment Confident communicator with the credibility to operate as a trusted advisor CIPS qualification (or working towards) desirable Benefits include Salary up to £50,000 FTE, depending on experience 33 days' annual leave (including public holidays) Pension scheme Life assurance A range of additional benefits, including retail discounts and a wellbeing hub We're Care Fertility, the largest private provider of IVF and fertility treatment in the UK. We draw on the expertise of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists, nurses, and support teams, all working together to deliver the very best fertility treatment for our patients. We are leading the future of fertility healthcare, combining innovative science with an exceptional and intuitive digital experience. We don't just care, we are Care. This post is subject to a DBS check.