Senior Procurement Manager, NS/TS

Vyntelligence

Senior Procurement Manager responsible for managing IT procurement categories with up to £50 million spend in the Defence sector. Hybrid role with occasional visits to Warwick HQ.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeWarwick • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £50,000,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for all RFx activities, managing the sourcing process, negotiation and contracting activities for high value and complex categories
Accountable for leadership and development of a high performing and inclusive procurement team, including Organisation capability and Learning & Development
Responsible for the evaluation of suppliers as part of supplier on-boarding process and implementation of iProcurement strategy category code management in line with Category strategy
Responsible for on-going supplier performance and supplier relationship management throughout the contract lifetime, including inputs to risk register and risk mitigation strategies
Responsible for maintenance of Approved Supplier List (ASL) including supplier onboarding and evaluation
Responsible for RFx activities for both Bid tenders and Projects including creation and issue of NDA’s
Support with supplier audits and definition of social value contribution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience operating at Senior Procurement Manager level within defence or a similarly regulated environment, with a strong track record in sourcing IT and network infrastructure (including LAN/WAN equipment)
Understanding of NEC3 & NEC4 contracts
Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
Excellent negotiation skills and techniques
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate exceptional stakeholder management approach and skills at a senior level
Degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline or Professional qualification MCIPS (Chartered) is desirable
SC Clearance (or must be eligible)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Car Allowance
34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
Company pension scheme
A range of family friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcingnegotiationcontractingsupplier evaluationsupplier performance managementrisk managementiProcurement strategycategory code managementsocial value contributionLAN/WAN equipment

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentinterpersonal skillsstakeholder managementnegotiation skills

Certifications

MCIPSSC Clearance