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
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
