Senior Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing

In this role, you will lead, develop, and deliver category and sourcing strategies that support the Business Unit's objectives and align with the wider company strategy You will work closely with the Business Unit Director and leadership team to understand priorities, challenges, and growth plans, translating these into sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value. A key focus will be driving year-on-year productivity improvements through both hard and soft savings initiatives You will build strong relationships across the business, understanding future requirements and proactively supporting stakeholders with effective sourcing and supplier strategies. As a Procurement ambassador, you will promote company policies and encourage early Procurement engagement Additionally, you will develop a strong internal network and use your influencing skills to position Procurement as a trusted business partner, ensuring involvement at the earliest stages of projects and strategic initiatives You will challenge the status quo, drive innovation through suppliers, promote total cost of ownership thinking, and support the adoption of supplier-independent specifications and new ways of working You'll own and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring contracts are implemented effectively, performance is regularly reviewed, and opportunities are identified to maximise value, improve performance, and reduce risk