Procurement Manager – Strategic Sourcing (Hybrid)

About the role

We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to hire an experienced Procurement Manager for its strategic procurement team. The role is hybrid, based in London, and involves working closely with senior stakeholders to drive end‑to‑end sourcing, develop commercial strategies and deliver value across a diverse third‑party spend portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement and strategic sourcing activities across a varied spend portfolio.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design effective procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier selection, tender processes, commercial negotiations and contract awards.
• Provide commercial guidance throughout the procurement lifecycle and ensure compliance with governance and regulatory standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial value, reduce risk and enhance supplier performance.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Required profile

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing or commercial contract management.
• Background in financial services or another regulated commercial environment.
• Proven track record of delivering complex end‑to‑end procurement projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Ability to balance commercial objectives with governance and risk considerations.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing
• Commercial negotiation
• Contract management
• Supplier relationship management
• Regulatory compliance