Head Procurement Procurement

The Head of Procurement/ Senior Procurement Leader will lead procurement strategy, manage supplier relationships, and drive operational excellence across the supply chain. This role also involves developing team performance and expanding the supply chain's capabilities and offerings within a complex environment.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the nuclear and defence, renowned for its significant contributions to the sector. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining the highest standards in its operations.

Description

As a Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Leader you will;

• Managing a team (10+) whilst driving performance with strategic influence
• Lead the team through the concept and design phase, progressing toward full delivery
• Act as a business partner and be involved in supporting with the end to end predicaments
• Provide strategic commercial leadership across procurement activities, including NEC3/4 contract negotiations (pre- and post-award)
• Support the team and help oversee ITT processes, category regulations, agreement approvals, and post-contract efficiency tracking
• Grow and develop tailored supply chains to meet project-specific needs, including capital investment planning and niche JV arrangements
• Engage and influence complex stakeholder groups including engineering, project management, quality, health & safety, and security
• Represent the work stream at senior levels, manage escalations, and act as a strategic partner to the clients
• Guide subcontract readiness and ensure procurement strategies align with delivery objectives
• Foster a high-performing team culture and support capability development across direct and indirect reports

Profile

A successful Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Leader should have:

• Experience: 5-10 years working as a Head/ Senior Procurement Leader
• Must have line management of 8+ people within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of NEC3/ NEC4 contracts, procurement frameworks, and strategic sourcing.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across technical and operational domains and grow out the supply chain offering
• Leadership Style: Calm, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure; able to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
• Project Delivery: Experience managing large value procurement portfolios and building new supply chains
• Sector Background: Construction, Engineering, Defence or Nuclear preferred; transferable experience from other regulated sectors considered
• Governance: Comfortable operating in governance-heavy environments with strong strategic challenge and oversight capabilities

Job Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus and an opportunity to progress your career.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal well-being.
• Opportunity to work within a large organisation with opportunities to develop your career as the business grows

Join this exciting opportunity and make a significant impact as a Head of Procurement/ Senior Procurement Manager. As a Procurement Leader you can help shape and impact the organisation as well as have the opportunity to progress. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

NOTE: Please only apply if you have worked as a senior procurement professional, have an in depth understanding of NEC3/4 and managed a team of 8+. You will be on site 3 days so you must be commutable to the north west area.

Desired Skills and Experience
Head of Procurement - Senior Strategic Procurement Lead- NEC Experience- Northwest - Hybrid- Competitive Salary

* Experience: 5-10 years+ operating as a Senior Procurement Leader within a complex industrial environment

* Must have line management experience of a large team 8+ , within a complex, multi-disciplinary environments

* Commercial Acumen: Must have a Deep understanding of NEC3/ NEC4 contracts, procurement frameworks, and strategic sourcing

* Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across technical and operational domains

* Leadership Style: Calm, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure; able to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity

* Project Delivery: Experience managing £100Mil+ procurement portfolios and building new supply chains

* Sector Background: Construction, Engineering, Defence, or nuclear preferred; transferable experience from other regulated sectors considered

* Governance: Comfortable operating in governance-heavy environments with strong strategic challenge and oversight capabilities