Senior Procurement Manager Profile Organisation

Position: Senior Procurement Manager  | High-Profile Organisation
Senior Procurement Manager - London | High-Profile Organisation Strategic Procurement | Category Management | Commercial Strategy | Leadership

Location:

West London (Hybrid working - 2 days working from home)
Salary: 60, (+4,000 Travel Allowance, Bonus & Benefits)
Looking for your next senior procurement opportunity in London? A globally recognised transport and infrastructure organisation is looking for a commercially driven Senior Procurement Manager to take ownership of a critical procurement category within its London-based team.

This is an opportunity to influence strategic sourcing decisions, lead complex negotiations and make a genuine difference within a high-profile organisation. You'll manage procurement across physical equipment and associated services, work closely with senior stakeholders and have the opportunity to develop a Category Manager, strengthening your own leadership capabilities along the way.

With hybrid working offering two days from home, this role combines flexibility with the opportunity to work on-site in West London and influence business-critical decisions.

The Role:

You'll take ownership of a key procurement category, shaping and delivering category strategy while leading end-to-end sourcing activity, from market engagement and tendering through to negotiation and contract award. With the opportunity to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic commercial decisions, you'll play a visible role in strengthening procurement performance across the organisation.

Alongside this, you'll manage key supplier relationships, driving accountability and continuous improvement through effective contract management, SLAs and performance reviews. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your leadership experience by supporting and coaching a Category Manager, giving you the scope to broaden your influence while retaining ownership of your own category.

What you'll bring:

Strategic Procurement:
Strong experience developing category strategies and leading end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities, from market engagement through to negotiation and contract award.

Commercial Confidence:
Experience procuring physical goods, equipment and associated services, with a good understanding of supplier performance, contractual obligations, SLAs and commercial negotiations.

A Curious & Analytical Mindset:
Someone with excellent attention to detail, strong research skills and the ability to use market intelligence to form their own opinions, challenge assumptions and identify commercial opportunities.

Influencing & Relationship Management:
The confidence to hold your own in discussions, constructively challenge suppliers and stakeholders, and influence decisions even in complex commercial environments.

Leadership Potential:
The ability and enthusiasm to mentor and develop a Category Manager, with previous management or coaching experience advantageous. MCIPS qualified or equivalent experience preferred.

Why consider this opportunity? You'll have the chance to make your mark within a globally recognised organisation, taking ownership of a business-critical category and influencing procurement decisions that support essential operations across London. With exposure to complex sourcing projects, senior stakeholder relationships and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, this is a great next step for someone looking to broaden their strategic and commercial influence.

Interested? If you're ready to take on greater responsibility, lead strategic sourcing initiatives and drive commercial value within a complex organisation, we'd welcome a conversation.

For further information or to apply, email your CV to Maria at