Senior Procurement Specialist in Liverpool

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Description

At System C, we build technology that connects and transforms health and care outcomes. Procurement plays a vital role in enabling this mission by ensuring we work with the right suppliers, on the right terms, at the right time.

We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our Group Procurement team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys owning end-to-end sourcing activity, partnering closely with stakeholders and applying commercial judgement in a fast-moving, technology-led environment.

The role

Reporting to the Group Procurement and Sustainability Manager, you will lead procurement activity across a portfolio of technology and services spend. You will work in close partnership with spend owners to define requirements, challenge requests where appropriate and deliver compliant, value-driven sourcing outcomes.

What you will be doing

• Leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activity across renewals and new deals, including software and SaaS, cloud and hosting, IT services and professional services.
• Partnering with spend owners to shape requirements, engage the market and ensure Procurement is involved at the right stage.
• Leading commercial negotiations alongside Legal, covering pricing models, renewals, contractual obligations and exit arrangements.
• Managing a clear pipeline of contracts and renewals, prioritising work and keeping activity on track.
• Applying Delegation of Authority and ensuring third-party spend over £25k is reviewed for pricing, governance and compliance.
• Ensuring procurement activity complies with internal policies, controls and governance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings, supplier rationalisation and process improvement.
• Supporting effective supplier performance management through proportionate review frameworks and clear KPIs.
• Working with Compliance to identify and manage supplier risk, including information security, data protection, financial stability and business continuity.
• Supporting sustainable, ethical and transparent procurement in line with System C policy.

What you will bring

• Solid experience owning end-to-end procurement and negotiation, with technology, SaaS or services experience strongly .
• A track record of delivering commercial value through renewals and competitive sourcing.
• Confidence working with pricing models such as licensing, SaaS and consumption-based pricing.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and present clear recommendations.
• A detail-focused, process-driven approach and confidence using Microsoft 365 and P2P systems.

Why join System C

You will join a values-led organisation where procurement is recognised as a strategic partner. We offer flexible benefits, development opportunities and the chance to make a genuine impact in health and care.

Apply today to join a team that values ownership, collaboration and doing the right thing.