Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement & Vendor Contracts Manager – Telecoms

Location : Remote (UK) with occasional travel to the London office

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, our client unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship

*Telecommunications / network infrastructure / technology services / cloud / data centre industry experience essential for this role*

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement & Vendor Contracts Manager to join a leading global technology and network infrastructure organisation.

This is a highly visible role operating at the intersection of strategic procurement, commercial negotiation, supplier management, and contract governance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing supplier strategy, driving commercial performance, and supporting the continued growth of a global infrastructure platform.

This position offers a genuine opportunity to take ownership, influence strategic decision-making, and establish yourself as a key leader within the business, with clear progression opportunities as the function continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead sourcing initiatives across network infrastructure, connectivity, and technology services.
• Develop and execute supplier sourcing strategies focused on resilience, scalability, performance, and commercial value.
• Manage supplier selection processes, RFPs, RFQs, and commercial evaluations.
• Identify opportunities to improve supplier performance and reduce overall cost of ownership.
• Support infrastructure expansion and strategic growth projects.

Vendor Contract Management

• Own the full lifecycle management of supplier agreements and commercial contracts.
• Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, service levels, liability provisions, termination rights, renewal structures, and performance obligations.
• Ensure all supplier agreements align with internal governance and legal requirements.
• Manage contract renewals, amendments, and supplier relationship frameworks.

Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimisation

• Lead complex negotiations with global suppliers and service providers.
• Benchmark supplier pricing and commercial terms across multiple markets.
• Review supplier cost models and challenge pricing assumptions.
• Deliver measurable commercial savings and improved contract outcomes.
• Structure agreements that support both immediate business requirements and long-term growth plans.

Supplier Performance & Governance

• Establish supplier KPIs, scorecards, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct regular business reviews with key suppliers.
• Manage escalations, service improvement initiatives, and contractual compliance.
• Drive accountability and continuous improvement across the supplier base.

Risk & Stakeholder Management

• Partner closely with Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams.
• Support the management of commercial, contractual, and operational risk.
• Negotiate contractual protections including indemnities, insurance provisions, service credits, and liability frameworks.
• Ensure supplier engagements support wider business objectives.

About You

We are seeking an experienced procurement and commercial contracts professional with a proven track record of delivering value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

You will possess:

• Significant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, or commercial contract management.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience managing complex supplier agreements.
• Demonstrable success delivering cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to operate independently while influencing senior stakeholders.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £100,000 basic salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Flexible, predominantly remote working model
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to spearhead and shape a critical procurement function within a growing international business

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a growing organisation where you will have the autonomy to influence strategy, shape supplier relationships, and build a lasting impact. With strong leadership support, excellent benefits, and genuine progression opportunities, this role is ideal for an ambitious procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career.