Senior Procurement Manager
Quick answer
Action for Children is hiring a remote Senior Procurement Manager (UK-based) paying £56,000 per annum to strategically manage commercial procurement and develop a small procurement team.
- Role
- Senior Procurement Manager
- Organization
- Action for Children
- Location
- Remote (based from home, must be based in the UK)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £56,000 per annum
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Strategically manage commercial procurement of large scale spend categories across the organization, develop and manage a small procurement team, and ensure effective systems are in place for procurement and compliance.
What you'll do
- Develop, lead, and manage a small procurement team
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Update and implement changes to the procurement strategy
- Manage outsourcing partners through competitive tender exercises or negotiation
- Drive compliance and manage appropriate controls, governance, and processes
- Oversee the management and maintain responsibility for the professional or technical category portfolio
What it takes
- MCIPS Qualified
- Experience in a not for profit or public sector environment
- Experience of working in a procurement environment and management of high value contracts
- Ability to influence change to behaviour and to use this influence to shape requirements
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers
- Proven ability to guide and advise on all complex procurement matters
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Generous annual leave entitlement of 29 days plus bank holidays, up to 5 more days leave for continuous service, paid annual Wellbeing Day, professional qualifications with training and development opportunities, flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages, pension with up to 7% employer contribution, life assurance cover, Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 discounts from national retailers
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Remote (based from home, must be based in the UK)
What is the compensation?
£56,000 per annum
What are the key qualifications required?
MCIPS Qualified, experience in a not for profit or public sector environment, experience of working in a procurement environment and management of high value contracts, ability to influence change to behaviour and to use this influence to shape requirements, build and maintain relationships with suppliers, proven ability to guide and advise on all complex procurement matters
How do I apply?
Please contact David Simpson on 01923 361732 for further information. Applications are due by Thursday 17th September 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Action for Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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