Strategic Procurement Manager - public sector - #2174546

Strategic Procurement Partnerships Manager - Public Sector (private healthcare)

£60,000–£70,000 | Hybrid Working | Birmingham

An exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join a leading organisation within the healthcare procurement sector. This role is ideal for someone who can build strong strategic relationships, influence stakeholders and identify opportunities to deliver commercial value, cost savings and improved procurement outcomes.

The Role:

• Develop and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives and ways to maximise contract value and utilisation.
• Support and lead procurement projects from initial requirements through to implementation.
• Constructively challenge stakeholders and influence decisions to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
• Manage multiple projects and competing priorities, maintaining momentum in complex and sometimes ambiguous environments.
• Analyse spend and contract performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers and suppliers to drive continuous improvement and successful project delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Essential experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management or contract management.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and balance conflicting priorities effectively.
• Commercially minded, with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in complex environments where priorities and stakeholder views may differ.
• Public sector procurement experience is highly desirable.

Location & Working Arrangements:

Hybrid working, based in Birmingham, with regular travel to meet London-based customers. Candidates must be comfortable travelling as required.

Interested in finding out more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.