Procurement Lead | £70,000–£80,000 | Fully Remote
I'm working with a growing technology business looking to appoint a Procurement Lead to establish and develop its procurement function.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building things from the ground up, taking ownership and having a genuine impact on how a business operates.
The role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Commercial, Finance, IT and Operations to introduce procurement processes, establish governance frameworks and develop a longer-term procurement strategy.
Key responsibilities:
- Establish and lead the procurement function, developing processes, policies and governance frameworks.
- Review the existing supplier base, contracts and organisational spend.
- Develop and implement a procurement strategy and 12–36 month roadmap.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender processes.
- Negotiate commercial terms and support contract negotiations alongside Legal and Commercial teams.
- Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimisation and improved commercial value.
- Build relationships with stakeholders across the business and embed procurement best practice.
What they're looking for:
- Experience in a Procurement Manager, Procurement Lead or Strategic Sourcing position.
- Experience establishing procurement processes, governance and operating models.
- Strong end-to-end procurement and supplier negotiation experience.
- Good commercial and contract management knowledge.
- Experience with spend analysis and supplier management.
- A proactive, self-sufficient individual who is comfortable working autonomously.
- Someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery.
The details:
- Location: Fully remote (UK)
- Office locations: Manchester, Newbury and Birmingham
- Working arrangements: Fully remote
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a procurement function, shape how it operates and make a real difference within an established and growing technology business.
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