Sourcing Manager

Michael Page (UK)

Staff Well-being and Development

• Focus on staff well-being, development opportunities, and career progression
• Flexible working options, competitive salaries, and various benefits

About Our Client

Are you a strategic procurement professional with experience in public sector or healthcare environments? Michael Page is partnering with a well-established public sector organisation to recruit a Senior Sourcing Manager to lead complex sourcing projects across community, mental health, and professional services categories.

Job Description

The Opportunity

This pivotal role is within a centralised procurement service supporting a large network of healthcare providers. The post holder will deliver sourcing solutions that ensure value for money, regulatory compliance, and alignment with wider commercial strategies.

Reporting to the Head of Sourcing, you’ll lead the planning and execution of sourcing strategies, engaging with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and contract managers to ensure successful project delivery and long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and deliver strategic sourcing plans across assigned categories, aligned with KPIs and service agreements.
2. Support junior colleagues and promote best practices within the sourcing function.
3. Lead procurement activities from initiation to contract award, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations.
4. Present commercial recommendations and procurement outcomes to decision-making boards and stakeholders.
5. Provide support and advice to stakeholders on sourcing approaches and commercial options.
6. Ensure smooth handover of contracts to contract management and supplier performance teams.
7. Champion customer service excellence and foster collaboration across procurement and wider teams.

The Successful Applicant

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience leading sourcing strategies in complex, public-sector environments (e.g., NHS, local government, healthcare, education).
• Strong knowledge of public procurement regulations and value-for-money principles.
• Experience across a broad range of services, including healthcare, professional services, or community-based support.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities.
• A passion for driving service improvement and commercial outcomes.

What’s on Offer

Why Apply?

• Influence critical procurement activities across the healthcare landscape.
• Work within a respected, collaborative, and purpose-driven organisation.
• Competitive salary with excellent public sector pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities within a high-performing team.

Apply now through Michael Page to advance your public sector procurement career.