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Senior Procurement Specialist
Senior Procurement Specialist – Group Procurement Team
Hire in: England (UK) or Scotland (UK)
About the Role
At System C, we develop technology that enhances and transforms health and care outcomes. Procurement is critical in ensuring we partner with the right suppliers, on the right terms, at the right time.
We’re seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Group Procurement team—a hands-on role for someone passionate about owning full sourcing activity, collaborating with stakeholders, and applying sound commercial judgement in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
This role reports to the Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement and sourcing across technology and services Spend, including software, SaaS, cloud and hosting, IT services and professional services.
- Work closely with spend owners to clarify requirements, challenge requests where needed, and deliver value-driven, compliant sourcing outcomes.
- Shape supplier requirements alongside market engagement to ensure Procurement involvement at the optimal stage.
- Lead commercial negotiations in partnership with Legal, covering pricing, renewals, contractual obligations, and exit strategies.
- Manage a clear pipeline of contracts and renewals, prioritising workloads and driving timely execution.
- Apply Delegation of Authority to ensure third-party spend over £25K receives proper pricing, governance, and compliance reviews.
- Uphold internal policies, controls and governance in all procurement activity.
- Uncover opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalisation, and process improvement.
- Support supplier performance management via proportionate review frameworks and clear KPIs.
- Collaborate with Compliance to assess and manage supplier risk (e.g. information security, data protection, financial stability, business continuity).
- Promote sustainable, ethical, and transparent procurement aligned with System C’s policies.
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- Solid expertise in owning end-to-end procurement and negotiation, with a preference for technology, SaaS, or services experience.
- Proven track record of delivering commercial value through renewals, competitive sourcing, and cost optimisation.
- Strong ability to navigate pricing models such as licensing, SaaS, and consumption-based pricing.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills to influence decisions and present clear recommendations.
- A detail-oriented, process-driven mindset with proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems.
Why Join System C?
- Join a values-driven organisation where Procurement is recognised as a strategic partner.
- Enjoy flexible benefits, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact in health and care.
- Work in a collaborative culture that values ownership, integrity, and doing the right thing.
Apply today to join a team that prioritises ** excellence and impact**!
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