Procurement Lead

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Reporting to the Commercial Director, the Procurement Manager is a management team level role. The role is required to take ownership of the procurement function to satisfy the commercial outcomes in relation to procurements. The roles value proposition is to achieve best value and quality of the supply chain on behalf of the company, building deep collaborative relationships that reduce risks and strengthen delivery.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities Supply Chain Strategy & Governance

Shape and execute a data driven supply chain strategy that supports revenue growth and margin improvement. Use manufacturing output and project pipeline insights to optimise external procurement - a major driver of cost of sales - ensuring capacity, resilience, and commercial advantage.

Strategic Sourcing & Category Leadership

Lead strategic sourcing across core spend categories including manufacturing materials, tooling, specialist HVAC plant, and engineering/design services. Deliver measurable cost reductions, secure competitive pricing, and ensure supply continuity aligned with contractual and operational requirements.

Supplier Network Development & Assurance

Build a high performing, compliant supplier ecosystem capable of supporting delivery in regulated markets such as nuclear and defence. Establish and manage strategic partnerships, national frameworks, teaming agreements, and SLAs that enhance capability, reduce risk, and improve commercial outcomes.

Performance & Value Management

Drive long term value creation through responsible sourcing, continuous cost improvement, and commercial optimisation. Oversee supplier performance using KPIs, audits, and compliance reviews to ensure quality, regulatory adherence, and contractual performance in high assurance environments.

Cross Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment

Act as the single point of accountability for external spend. Partner with Business Development, Operations, Commercial/PMO, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to align sourcing decisions with revenue targets, delivery commitments, and financial performance.

Show your expertise

• Demonstrable experience of leading a procurement function within a complex engineering or similar high barrier market relating to engineering/manufacture/construction, with a significant budget and schedule risk.
• Proven experience in setting and delivering a strategic procurement plan that compliments a business 5-year plan.
• Experience in the nuclear, defence and/or bio life sciences or similarly regulated markets.
• Experience of operating within a business management level.
• Qualified CIPs accredited professional with degree qualification.

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