Procurement Lead

Overview Senior Category Manager (Direct Procurement)Make the mechanical category your arena. If you\’re a strategic procurement leader who thrives on complex stakeholder landscapes, this role hands you the keys to a high-impact, E2E remit—from strategy to supplier performance—across a multinational footprint.The Impact You\’ll Have Set the playbook: Build and execute the regional sourcing strategy for direct mechanical categories.Own the table: Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting across EMEA.Move the numbers: Deliver cost reduction, value engineering, and sustainability outcomes.Be the bridge: Partner tightly with Engineering, Ops, and Project teams to unlock speed and value.Raise the bar: Govern performance via KPIs, QBRs, compliance, and continuous improvement.Modernise the stack: Champion digitisation and AI in SAP, Ariba, and iCertis workflows.What You\’ll Bring 7+ years in strategic sourcing/direct procurement with proven cost-saving results.Experience in data centre or industrial procurement environments.Strong commercial acumen and negotiation finesse.Fluency with contract management, supplier frameworks, and technical submittals.Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Technology (Master\’s a plus).A growth mindset, global outlook, and collaborative, low-ego style.Why This Role? True ownership: End-to-end category leadership, shaping strategy and execution.Big canvas: Multinational scope with direct influence on sustainability and digitisation.Modern ways of working: Hybrid model— just one day a week in Paddington .High visibility: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineering and operations leadership.Contract: PAYELocation: London (Hybrid, 1 day/week on-site in Paddington)Length: 18-month contractDetails Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: ContractJob function: Product ManagementIndustries: IT Services and IT ConsultingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Experis UK by 2xUxbridge, England, United Kingdom

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