Procurement Lead
Core
Managing diverse procurement categories from operational purchases to multi-million-pound CapEx investments to ensure best value, compliance, and efficiency across the supply base.
Role type
Senior Procurement Lead (Strategic & Operational)
Builds
Optimized supplier base, consolidated supply chain, and cost-saving procurement strategies for engineering and project requirements.
Domain
Manufacturing, Engineering, Automotive, Defence, Industrial Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category management, commercial negotiation, supply chain consolidation, CapEx procurement, ERP administration, contract compliance, spend analysis, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Automotive/aerospace/defence sector experience, Oracle/Sage ERP familiarity, CIPS qualification
Technologies
Oracle, Sage ERP
Responsibilities
Lead sourcing and negotiation for indirect procurement categories; oversee CapEx procurement aligned with engineering needs; deliver annualised cost savings targets; drive supplier consolidation strategies; administer purchase orders and supplier onboarding in ERP systems; generate and analyze procurement performance reports; manage supplier contract administration and compliance; engage with internal project, engineering, operations, finance, and leadership teams; support global procurement transformation initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
