Category & Procurement Management

• Manage multiple categories of indirect expenditure as allocated by the Head of Commercial and Procurement.
• Lead a diverse range of end‑to‑end procurement projects across all indirect categories to maximise value for money.
• Maintain oversight of procurement activity to ensure alignment with organisational priorities and compliance requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnering

• Influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders up to Director level.
• Act as a business partner to a designated directorate, providing challenge, insight, and solutions to support delivery and identify opportunities.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders and suppliers, including scope clarification sessions and market engagement events.

Data, Insight & Strategy Development

• Work with the Procurement Analyst to analyse spend and contract data, informing sourcing strategies and alternative delivery options (e.g., internal delivery, recruitment, grants).
• Develop and analyse procurement management information to improve business intelligence and support commercial decision‑making.
• Manage procurement systems to produce key performance information and prepare reports or presentations when required.

Governance, Compliance & Authorisation

• Ensure procurement activity complies with procurement policy, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Authorise financial information, including Purchase Orders and new supplier approvals.
• Support the development of supply chain capability and ensure strategic suppliers are effectively monitored and managed.

Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Contribute to the development of procurement strategies that enhance organisational performance.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training to junior members of the Sourcing Team and colleagues across the wider business.
• Promote best practice procurement approaches and support continuous improvement initiatives.