Strategic Sourcing & Planning

• Develop robust sourcing strategies that meet business requirements and deliver value for money.
• Maintain a rolling pipeline of procurements and sourcing projects, ensuring visibility and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Provide monthly stakeholder reports highlighting changes, risks, and opportunities within the sourcing pipeline.

Procurement Execution

• Prepare tender documentation—including Invitations to Tender, Scopes of Work, and Pricing Models—for a range of procurements, including those governed by Public Contracts Regulations, below‑threshold procurements, and framework Further Competitions.
• Lead tender evaluation processes and prepare contract award recommendations that optimise value and manage risk.
• Present sourcing strategies and recommendations to external sanctioning and assurance boards to secure approvals.

Contract Development & Governance

• Develop and negotiate contract terms and conditions that support effective contract management and ensure expected supplier performance.
• Work with sourcing and contract management teams to maintain strategic intent throughout the sourcing and commercial lifecycle.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with organisational policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Market Engagement & Intelligence

• Conduct supply market analysis and engage early with suppliers to inform sourcing strategies.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant markets, suppliers, and industry developments to support business needs.

Team Support & Capability Building

• Advise, mentor, and train junior members of the Sourcing Team and colleagues across the wider business.
• Promote best practice procurement approaches and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.