2,216 Strategic Procurement jobs in the United Kingdom

Our client is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic Procurement Manager to lead their purchasing department. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining office-based collaboration in **Norwich, Norfolk, UK** with remote flexibility.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including sourcing, negotiation, and contract management.
• Identify and onboard new suppliers, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery standards.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and pricing.
• Oversee departmental budgets and ensure financial targets are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their purchasing needs and provide expert advice.
• Implement best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with a diverse range of suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Utilize procurement software and analytics to drive efficiency and strategic decision-making.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in strategic procurement and category management.
• Extensive experience in supplier negotiation and contract law.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and global sourcing strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle Procurement Cloud) and data analysis tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; CIPS qualification is a plus.
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive change initiatives.
• Experience working in a hybrid remote/office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

This role is pivotal in ensuring our client achieves optimal value from its supplier base and maintains a robust and resilient supply chain. The position is based in **Norwich, Norfolk, UK**, with a hybrid arrangement.

Our client is looking for an accomplished Strategic Procurement Manager to lead their purchasing operations based in **Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK**. This pivotal role will involve developing and implementing effective procurement strategies to ensure the acquisition of goods and services at optimal value, quality, and delivery terms. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving cost savings, mitigating supply chain risks, and fostering strong supplier relationships. This is a hands-on role requiring significant market insight and negotiation expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and source new suppliers, conducting thorough due diligence and performance evaluations.
• Negotiate favourable terms, conditions, and pricing with key suppliers to achieve significant cost reductions.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including tender preparation, contract award, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Analyse market trends and supplier landscapes to identify opportunities and risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the management of supplier contracts and service level agreements.
• Lead and mentor a team of procurement professionals, promoting best practices and professional development.
• Implement and refine procurement best practices, systems, and technologies to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Develop and manage budgets for procurement activities.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of suppliers and implement corrective actions where necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. CIPS qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering substantial cost savings and value improvements.
• Expertise in contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of procurement systems and e-procurement tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a fast-paced, complex business environment.

This role requires the individual to be present at our **Milton Keynes** office to foster essential team collaboration and supplier engagement.

Our client is looking for a seasoned Strategic Procurement Manager to lead and develop procurement strategies for their operations in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK . This critical role will oversee all aspects of the procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and supplier management to contract negotiation and risk mitigation. You will be responsible for identifying cost-saving opportunities, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. This position requires a proactive approach to market analysis, identifying emerging trends, and leveraging new technologies to enhance procurement processes. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of high-value contracts and build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders across various departments. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing category strategies, leading complex tender processes, conducting supplier performance reviews, and managing procurement budgets effectively. A proven track record of delivering significant cost reductions and improving supplier performance is essential. This role demands exceptional negotiation skills, a deep understanding of procurement best practices, and the ability to lead and mentor a procurement team. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent leadership qualities. This is an exciting opportunity to drive significant change and contribute to the company's commercial success in a rapidly evolving market. The role offers a blend of on-site presence for critical meetings and collaborative sessions, with remote working flexibility. The successful applicant will hold a relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS) and have substantial experience in a senior procurement role within a comparable industry.

Our client is a leading manufacturing firm seeking a highly experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to oversee their purchasing operations based in Derby, Derbyshire, UK . This role is crucial for optimizing spend, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely acquisition of goods and services essential to our operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing robust procurement strategies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and mitigating supply chain risks. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include conducting market analysis, negotiating complex contracts, managing supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement best practices, a strong commercial acumen, and exceptional leadership capabilities. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across various departments, including operations, finance, and R&D, to align procurement activities with overall business objectives. The ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers is paramount. A significant part of this hybrid role will involve on-site engagement for critical negotiations, team meetings, and supplier visits, balanced with flexible remote working for strategic planning and administrative tasks. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of success in managing significant procurement budgets and driving tangible improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans to meet business needs and cost targets.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiating contracts and terms to secure favourable agreements.
• Manage and monitor supplier performance, fostering strong relationships and addressing any issues promptly.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and provide effective solutions.
• Oversee the entire procure-to-pay process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage inventory levels and supply chain logistics where applicable.
• Report on procurement performance, savings, and key metrics to senior management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex contracts.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial sector is a plus.

A leading energy services company based in Aberdeen is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to oversee all aspects of its supply chain and procurement operations. This pivotal role is responsible for developing and implementing robust procurement strategies that drive cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services essential to our operations. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management to foster a high-performing department. Your responsibilities will include identifying and evaluating potential suppliers, negotiating complex contracts with favorable terms, and managing existing supplier relationships to ensure continuous improvement and risk mitigation. A key focus will be on developing category strategies for key spend areas, conducting market analysis, and staying abreast of industry trends to identify sourcing opportunities. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across engineering, operations, and finance to understand their requirements and align procurement activities with business objectives. This role demands a strong understanding of contract law, risk management, and international sourcing practices. Experience with e-procurement systems and data analytics for procurement performance tracking is essential. The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to influence at all levels of an organization. A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a management capacity, is required. CIPS qualification or equivalent is highly desirable. You will be instrumental in shaping our procurement function, ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards, and contributing directly to the company's profitability and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and globally recognized organization, driving strategic initiatives and fostering sustainable supplier partnerships. Join our team and help us achieve excellence in procurement, ensuring we have the resources needed to succeed in a competitive market.
Location: Aberdeen , Scotland, UK.

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and strategically minded Procurement Manager to join their team based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, UK . This key position will drive the development and execution of procurement strategies to ensure the acquisition of goods and services that meet the organisation's quality, cost, and delivery requirements. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire procurement lifecycle, including market analysis, supplier selection and negotiation, contract management, and performance monitoring. You will work collaboratively with various departments to understand their needs and translate them into effective sourcing plans. Key responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, mitigating supply chain risks, and fostering strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers. Experience with strategic sourcing, category management, and e-procurement systems is essential. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional negotiation skills, a strong understanding of contract law, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. A professional qualification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS) is highly desirable. This role offers a significant opportunity to influence organisational spend, contribute to efficiency improvements, and drive value across the business. You will be expected to lead and mentor a small procurement team, ensuring best practices are followed and continuous professional development is encouraged. The hybrid working arrangement allows for flexibility while maintaining essential team collaboration and oversight in our Stoke-on-Trent office.

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick, 2 days a week 12M FTC Salary up to £60k PA About us Consultants on Demand: a consultancy start-up with global backing. Imagine Consultants on Demand : a consultancy service offered by Randstad Sourceright across all our clients in the UK and Ireland. Imagine enjoying the dynamic culture of being a consultant across many industries and markets whilst being part of a global company in a permanent job. It’s a start-up-like environment backed by global security and continuous development. You can shape your career with us - and grow - by getting the opportunity to work with a number of our clients as well as having access to the continuous learning and development opportunities that RSR has to offer. We encourage our consultants to become pioneers in this space, helping us to evolve the offering for both our clients and our talent. Imagine doing this together with a community of professionals from different backgrounds and expertise within the consultancy and across the overall RSR global community. Imagine Consultants on Demand. Consultants on Demand sits within Randstad Sourceright: the global talent strategic partner specialising in talent management solutions including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programs (MSP), Integrated Talent Solutions including this brand-new consultancy offering . Overview We seek an experienced Procurement individual highly motivated and self-driven to: Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for low to high value aerospace and industrial type components to optimise cost opportunities, contract coverage, and secure supply continuity. Undertake contractual and price negotiations with new and existing suppliers to mitigate commercial risk and optimise commercial advantage for current and future programmes. Carry out in depth cost breakdowns analysis (including cost estimation) and negotiate the lowest TCA in order to contribute to the divisional cost saving targets Drive cost reduction and resourcing programmes to support strategy execution ensuring impact on existing supply chains are managed. Develop and deliver robust and integrated Commodity and Supplier strategies to provide supply chains capable of providing business needs across all stakeholder areas. Ensure a close cooperation with internal customers to ensure customer care and early involvement. Responsibilities Participates in project/sales meetings as project core team member to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimise internal workflows and processes. Establishes proper sourcing and Procurement processes and controls all Procurement resources and activities in the project. Analyses customer inquiries during bid preparation / opportunity management phases and exactly understands the customer's functional needs in order to include (supplier) innovations. Supports project calculation with reliable material cost data. Analyses scope of supply and contract agreements, carries out risk analyses and introduces negotiation recommendations. Analyses sales and operations planning in respect of starting / new projects, assessing and controlling material costs within the whole project business in order to ensure the involvement of Procurement. Drives Procurement strategies in projects and ensures their implementation. Heads up contractual and price negotiations and/or supports the specialist buyers responsible for particular material fields. Clarifies internal indicators for project controlling and compiling all relevant information to submit qualified reports. Forwards systematically all relevant Procurement related project information. Essential Skills & Experience Required: Ability to work in a complex, fast changing global organisational environment. 10 years of experience in sourcing/commodity management, with an understanding of strategic sourcing. Outstanding Excel skills. Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent commercial, contractual, and project management acumen. Familiarity with component Manufacturing processes and Quality Knowledge of working with a global supplier base, in a matrix environment. What we offer: We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalised to meet the needs of your reality—to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To find out more ‘’apply’’

Job Title: Strategic Procurement Specialist

Location: Warwick, 2 days a week

12M FTC

Salary up to £60k PA

About us

Consultants on Demand: a consultancy start-up with global backing.

Imagine Consultants on Demand: a consultancy service offered by Randstad Sourceright across all our clients in the UK and Ireland. Imagine enjoying the dynamic culture of being a consultant across many industries and markets whilst being part of a global company in a permanent job. It’s a start-up-like environment backed by global security and continuous development.

You can shape your career with us - and grow - by getting the opportunity to work with a number of our clients as well as having access to the continuous learning and development opportunities that RSR has to offer. We encourage our consultants to become pioneers in this space, helping us to evolve the offering for both our clients and our talent.

Imagine doing this together with a community of professionals from different backgrounds and expertise within the consultancy and across the overall RSR global community. Imagine Consultants on Demand.

Consultants on Demand sits within Randstad Sourceright: the global talent strategic partner specialising in talent management solutions including Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programs (MSP), Integrated Talent Solutions including this brand-new consultancy offering .

Overview

We seek an experienced Procurement individual highly motivated and self-driven to:

• Lead sourcing activities and negotiations for low to high value aerospace and industrial type components to optimise cost opportunities, contract coverage, and secure supply continuity.
• Undertake contractual and price negotiations with new and existing suppliers to mitigate commercial risk and optimise commercial advantage for current and future programmes.
• Carry out in depth cost breakdowns analysis (including cost estimation) and negotiate the lowest TCA in order to contribute to the divisional cost saving targets
• Drive cost reduction and resourcing programmes to support strategy execution ensuring impact on existing supply chains are managed.
• Develop and deliver robust and integrated Commodity and Supplier strategies to provide supply chains capable of providing business needs across all stakeholder areas.
• Ensure a close cooperation with internal customers to ensure customer care and early involvement.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project/sales meetings as project core team member to exert a shaping influence at an early stage and to optimise internal workflows and processes.
• Establishes proper sourcing and Procurement processes and controls all Procurement resources and activities in the project.
• Analyses customer inquiries during bid preparation / opportunity management phases and exactly understands the customer's functional needs in order to include (supplier) innovations.
• Supports project calculation with reliable material cost data.
• Analyses scope of supply and contract agreements, carries out risk analyses and introduces negotiation recommendations.
• Analyses sales and operations planning in respect of starting / new projects, assessing and controlling material costs within the whole project business in order to ensure the involvement of Procurement.
• Drives Procurement strategies in projects and ensures their implementation.
• Heads up contractual and price negotiations and/or supports the specialist buyers responsible for particular material fields.
• Clarifies internal indicators for project controlling and compiling all relevant information to submit qualified reports.
• Forwards systematically all relevant Procurement related project information.

Essential Skills & Experience Required:

• Ability to work in a complex, fast changing global organisational environment.
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing/commodity management, with an understanding of strategic sourcing.
• Outstanding Excel skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent commercial, contractual, and project management acumen.
• Familiarity with component Manufacturing processes and Quality
• Knowledge of working with a global supplier base, in a matrix environment.

What we offer:

We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalised to meet the needs of your reality—to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

To find out more ‘’apply’’

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Strategic Procurement Lead to manage and optimize their purchasing operations in London, England, UK . This senior role is critical for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, aligning procurement strategies with the company's overall business objectives. You will be responsible for developing and implementing robust procurement policies and procedures, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating favorable contracts. The Strategic Procurement Lead will oversee the entire procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and tendering to contract management and performance evaluation. You will conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and cost-saving opportunities, as well as mitigate supply chain risks. Experience in developing and executing category management strategies is essential. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making across various departments. You will lead a team of procurement professionals, providing mentorship and driving continuous improvement within the department. Knowledge of e-procurement systems and best practices in supply chain management is highly desirable. This role demands a proactive, results-oriented individual with a deep understanding of procurement principles and a commitment to achieving excellence in supply chain operations. You will play a vital role in enhancing the company's profitability and operational efficiency through strategic sourcing and effective supplier management. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned procurement professional to make a significant impact in a leading organization.