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BOC Limited, a Linde company

Senior Procurement Manager - Strategic Sourcing Any major location within the United Kingdo | req
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What you will enjoy doing

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

What makes you great

You will have significant experience in a senior procurement leadership role within a large national or global organisation, with a proven track record of delivering results

You will bring strong strategic sourcing and procurement expertise, alongside experience leading people, teams, and organisational change

You will be degree educated and/or hold a relevant professional qualification such as CIPS, with additional postgraduate qualifications considered advantageous

You will be a highly effective communicator and relationship builder, able to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams and functions

You will demonstrate strong commercial acumen, project management skills, and the drive to deliver continuous improvement, savings, and business value in a fast-paced environment.

Why you will love working with usWe are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life-saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

What we offer you!

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