13 strategic sourcing manager jobs found in Milton Keynes

Location: Buckinghamshire Function: Procurement / Strategic Sourcing Level: Management Job Purpose The Strategic Sourcing Manager will lead and oversee sourcing and tender activity across complex, high-value procurement programmes within a regulated public-sector environment. Working alongside another Sourcing Manager, the role will provide leadership to a team of approximately 20 procurement professionals across two direct reporting lines. The successful candidate will ensure sourcing activity is delivered effectively on time and in accordance with relevant procurement regulations, governance requirements and internal policies. The role has a strong focus on strategic category management, governance, assurance and compliance, rather than direct supplier engagement or hands-on sourcing execution. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead and oversee sourcing strategies for complex, medium to high-value procurement projects. Manage the end-to-end...

Strategic Sourcing Manager Contract: 6 months Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid Rate: £600 per day Umbrella We are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing and tender activities across complex, high-value procurement programmes within a regulated environment. Key responsibilities: Lead end-to-end sourcing and tender activities. Manage and support a team of sourcing professionals. Develop sourcing strategies aligned with category plans. Ensure procurement activity and documentation meet governance and regulatory requirements. Provide guidance on procurement policy, compliance and assurance. Work with senior stakeholders, governance and assurance teams. Support reporting and wider management activities.About you: Strong public sector procurement experience is essential. Proven team management and leadership experience. Strong understanding of governance, assurance and compliance. PA23 experience/training is desirable. MCIPS or equivalent is...

STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER - PRESTIOUS ARM OF GOVERNMENT, 6 MONTHS INITIALLY. MILTON KEYNES / LONDON BASED. £600 PER DAY INSIDE IR35 / UMBRELLA. OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED! Job Purpose The Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for delivering sourcing strategies for complex, medium to high-value procurements. This role operates in close collaboration with Strategic Category Managers, Supplier Managers, and senior stakeholders to optimise value, manage risk, and ensure compliance within a regulated procurement environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead sourcing delivery for high-value and business-critical procurement projects (typically £300m–£500m annual spend influence). • Develop and implement end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned to integrated category plans. • Act as the lead negotiator, securing commercial benefits and cost savings, ensuring validation and alignment with finance objectives. • Collaborate with stakeholders at senior level (Head of/Director level) to...

Category Manager | Financial Services Categories| 6 Months | Hybrid | £600/day Inside IR35 | Flexible Location | Financial Categories | In this role you will step into an established Category Manager position, taking ownership of a portfolio of indirect spend categories. Your focus will be within Financial Services categories. This is a hands-on procurement role requiring an experienced self-starter who can manage both sourcing activities and supplier management. Previous experience as a Category Manager working within Financial Services, Retail, Customer Service, Energy are especially of interest. Key Skills & Experience: Previous experience within a large, complex corporate environment (preferable) Indirect procurement expertise. Category management experience. Strategic sourcing and supplier management capability. Indirect procurement experience is essential. Experience of managing Financial Services categories Strong stakeholder management skills Location:...

Job Title: Procurement Manager (Indirect Categories) Daily Rate: £600 - £650 (umbrella) Contract Length: 6 Months Location: Primarily Remote with Offices in Windsor, London, Leicester, and Cardiff Perks: Quarterly Team Meet-Ups Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Procurement Manager to join a high-performing procurement function. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of a diverse portfolio of indirect spend categories. About the Role In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading end-to-end category management activities across a variety of indirect spend areas including financial services, marketing, sales, and professional services. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, quickly establish credibility, and manage sourcing activities effectively. Key Responsibilities: Category Management:- Lead comprehensive category management activities. - Develop and...

Role: SAP Ariba Project Manager Location: Windsor, UK Type of Contract: Contract Mode of work: Once in a week Onsite JD: Essential skills/knowledge/experience: * Extensive experience delivering large-scale SAP Ariba transformation programmes. * Strong Programme and Project Management experience involving multiple concurrent workstreams. * Proven experience implementing and managing SAP Ariba solutions including: * Strategic Sourcing * Contracts Management * Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP) * Supplier Risk * Spend Analysis * Strong understanding of: * Procurement * Source-to-Pay (S2P) * Supplier Management * Finance integration processes * Compliance and governance controls * Experience managing complex enterprise-wide technology transformation programmes. * Proven experience developing business cases, delivery roadmaps, and implementation strategies. * Strong stakeholder...

The Role We are seeking an experienced SAP Ariba Programme / Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale Procurement Transformation initiatives, driving business value through the successful implementation of SAP Ariba solutions. The role will be accountable for end-to-end programme delivery across procurement technology, data, process transformation, change management, and business adoption. The successful candidate will manage complex portfolios of interdependent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, delivering measurable business outcomes, and enabling sustainable procurement transformation across the enterprise. Your responsibilities: Programme & Delivery Leadership Lead the end-to-end delivery of Procurement Transformation programmes, including SAP Ariba Sourcing, Contracts, Supplier Lifecycle Management, Risk Management, and Spend Management. Manage a portfolio of interdependent projects and workstreams, ensuring delivery against programme...

phone number removed) – Resourcing Lead Contract – Temporary (3 months) with potential to go permanent Pay Rate – £26.48 per hour PAYE Hours – Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm) Start Date – Immediate Work Schedule – Hybrid Office Location – Buckinghamshire Council, Walton Street, Aylesbury HP20 1UA Looking to grow your career in the public sector? Pertemps is delighted to be partnering with Buckinghamshire Council to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking Resourcing Lead to join their HR & OD team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional to lead end-to-end recruitment activity across a broad range of service areas, supporting the Council’s ambition to attract, engage and retain exceptional talent. The successful candidate will manage permanent, fixed-term and temporary recruitment campaigns, working closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues to deliver an outstanding recruitment service and...

Are you a commercially sharp product leader who thrives on pace, precision, and people? We're looking for a Head of Product Development & Sourcing to lead our product, technical, and development teams for a 12-month maternity cover contract. You'll own the end-to-end product journey — from supplier allocation to final shipment — across a portfolio of global fashion and lifestyle brands. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance the big picture with the fine detail: negotiating with suppliers, reviewing margin sheets, and mentoring a team of Product Managers, Developers, and Garment Technologists. Head of Product Development & Sourcing: The Role * Leading product development from concept to delivery, on spec, on time, on margin * Building and managing relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers * Driving sourcing strategy, cost negotiation, and margin performance * Owning quality standards and resolving production issues...

Job Title: Senior Operational Buyer Location: Warwick, UK Contract length: 12 months Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services is currently recruiting for a Senior Operational Buyer to join a World leader offering Products, Solutions and Services across the entire Energy value chain on behalf of a well established manufacturing organisation to play a key role in supporting Manufacturing Operations. You will shape a competitive, sustainable supply chain, partnering globally to drive productivity, quality, and digitalization. As a Senior Operational Buyer you will be managing day-to-day purchasing operations for complex, engineered components (such as castings and forgings) within an industrial/aerospace manufacturing environment. Operating as an autonomous "fixer," this role balances high-volume SAP transactions—like PO management, invoice resolution, and supplier evaluations—with deep data analysis using Excel and PowerBI. The ideal candidate...

Senior Surveyor (Assets) Location: Ealing/ Hybrid (1-2 days a week on site) Salary: circa £59,000 Contract: 6 months Fixed-Term Contract Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday DBS Level: Standard Help shape the future of our homes through high-quality asset data Are you an experienced property surveyor with strong technical knowledge and a passion for improving the quality, safety and energy performance of homes? Do you have experience carrying out stock condition surveys, HHSRS assessments and EPCs, alongside the ability to lead and develop others? We’re looking for a Senior Asset Surveyor to join our Assets team, taking a leading role in ensuring we have accurate, reliable and high-quality information about the condition and performance of our homes. You’ll carry out and oversee stock condition surveys, Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) assessments and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), while managing and developing a small team of surveyors....

About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work...

Talentmark are recruiting for two Sourcing Leads to join a company in the healthcare industry, on a contract basis, for 6 months, working in Paddington. One of the roles focuses on clinical outsourcing of manufacturing, analytical method development, testing and Functional Service Provision-based development. The other role focuses on laboratory and discovery research spending, including lab supplies, consumables, equipment and research CROs/pre-clinical services. Salary: From £55 - £57 per hour PAYE, inside IR35. Umbrella rate from £73.06 per hour. Sourcing Lead Role: Support strategy development, running spend, supplier market and benchmarking analysis. Run sourcing events: scope definition, RFI/RFP, bid analysis, negotiation and award. Manage sourcing project plans, timelines and risks, lead workstreams, report progress and savings. Work with Legal, Quality and Finance to move agreements from award to signed contract. Follow supplier performance and market trends to...