Procurement Lead – North East and Scotland
This range is provided by Contract Scotland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Flexible UK location | Senior Leadership Role | £200m+ Annual Procurement Responsibility
Overview
Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to lead at a strategic level across major infrastructure projects in the water and environmental sectors? We’re looking for a forward-thinking Procurement Lead to join a nationally recognised infrastructure contractor delivering essential works across the UK.
About The Opportunity
With a secured pipeline of work extending into the 2030s, this organisation is expanding its Procurement & Supply Chain function to support continued growth. You’ll lead procurement activities across several business units in the North East and Scotland , guiding a growing team of procurement professionals (initially around 20) and managing procurement responsibilities across £200m–£250m worth of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects annually.
This high-impact leadership role offers autonomy to shape procurement strategy and improve supply chain performance across regulated, framework-led programmes—primarily in the water sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic procurement leadership across regional business units and major frameworks.
- Collaborate with commercial, design, delivery, estimating, and planning teams to maximise procurement impact.
- Drive innovation in procurement processes, including subcontracting models, early engagement, and long-term supply chain partnerships.
- Implement procurement transformation strategies, including digital procurement platforms and performance reporting.
- Develop a high-performing procurement team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Represent procurement at senior leadership levels internally and externally with key client contacts.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in infrastructure procurement, ideally in water, civils, utilities, or power sectors.
- Experience leading procurement teams within large, complex frameworks or regulated environments.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation and positive change.
- Knowledge of NEC or IChemE contracts.
- Experience with digital procurement and reporting tools—Orbit experience is a plus.
- MCIPS qualification or willingness to pursue it.
This role offers flexible working from several UK office locations, with regular travel across the Midlands and Northern UK to attend project sites and collaborate with supply chain partners.
Legal Information
We act as an employment agency for permanent roles and as an employment business for temporary roles. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We value diversity and promote equality. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and can discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Additional Details
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industry: Construction
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Join a nationally recognised infrastructure contractor that prioritises innovation and collaboration in the water and environmental sectors. With a strong commitment to employee growth, this company offers a dynamic work culture where you can lead a talented procurement team and shape strategic initiatives across major projects. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that supports essential infrastructure development across the North East and Scotland.
