Strategic Procurement Leader

1 month ago


Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Head of Procurement

Join National Nuclear Laboratory as a key member of our Professional Services Senior Leadership Team and take on the challenge of leading our Procurement function.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic plans to support business objectives.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders to achieve best commercial outcomes.
  • Lead a team of procurement professionals to deliver effective commercial advice, procurement delivery, and contract management.
  • Ensure procurement activities are undertaken in line with prevailing policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide hands-on support and oversee contractual dispute handling.
  • Contribute to the direction and agenda of the function as a whole.

Essential Criteria:

  • Decisive: Able to evaluate complex commercial challenges and reach decisions in short timeframes.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills.
  • Significant experience of leading others to deliver objectives in an ambiguous environment.
  • Demonstrable experience in shaping and implementing commercial/procurement strategy and policy.
  • Proven ability to ensure suppliers deliver quality services in complicated environments.
  • Ability to obtain SC level security clearance.

Desirable Criteria:

  • Educated to degree level.
  • Experience in the nuclear sector.
  • Strong understanding of commercial and procurement activity.

About National Nuclear Laboratory:

National Nuclear Laboratory is a world-leading nuclear research and development organization. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to the nuclear industry and are proud to be a key partner in the UK's nuclear sector.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced procurement professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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