Senior Procurement Specialist

Description

At System C, we build technology that connects and transforms health and care outcomes. Procurement plays a vital role in enabling this mission by ensuring we work with the right suppliers, on the right terms, at the right time.

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Group Procurement team. This is a hands\-on role for someone who enjoys owning end\-to\-end sourcing activity, partnering closely with stakeholders and applying commercial judgement in a fast\-moving, technology\-led environment.

The role

Reporting to the Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will lead procurement activity across a portfolio of technology and services spend. You will work in close partnership with spend owners to define requirements, challenge requests where appropriate and deliver compliant, value\-driven sourcing outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Leading end\-to\-end procurement and sourcing activity across renewals and new deals, including software and SaaS, cloud and hosting, IT services and professional services.


• Partnering with spend owners to shape requirements, engage the market and ensure Procurement is involved at the right stage.


• Leading commercial negotiations alongside Legal, covering pricing models, renewals, contractual obligations and exit arrangements.


• Managing a clear pipeline of contracts and renewals, prioritising work and keeping activity on track.


• Applying Delegation of Authority and ensuring third\-party spend over £25k is reviewed for pricing, governance and compliance.


• Ensuring procurement activity complies with internal policies, controls and governance requirements.


• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalisation and process improvement.


• Supporting effective supplier performance management through proportionate review frameworks and clear KPIs.


• Working with Compliance to identify and manage supplier risk, including information security, data protection, financial stability and business continuity.


• Supporting sustainable, ethical and transparent procurement in line with System C policy.

• Solid experience owning end\-to\-end procurement and negotiation, with technology, SaaS or services experience strongly preferred.


• A track record of delivering commercial value through renewals and competitive sourcing.


• Confidence working with pricing models such as licensing, SaaS and consumption\-based pricing.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and present clear recommendations.


• A detail\-focused, process\-driven approach and confidence using Microsoft 365 and P2P systems.

You will join a values\-led organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic partner. We offer flexible benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine impact in health and care.

Apply today to join a team that values ownership, collaboration and doing the right thing.

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