The Role
As the Senior Procurement Lead, you will take ownership of a portfolio of spend categories, managing end-to-end procurement activity and supporting the delivery of group wide procurement objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing sourcing activities, supplier selection and contract negotiations across allocated categories.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Leading supplier performance reviews and identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Delivering cost savings, commercial improvements and risk mitigation initiatives.
- Supporting supplier governance activities including compliance, ESG and supplier risk management.
- Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure supply continuity and service excellence.
- Identifying opportunities to consolidate spend and improve procurement processes across the wider business.
- Escalating strategic negotiations and key commercial decisions where appropriate.
The Organisation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Senior Procurement Lead to join a growing service sector business with operations across the UK. Following a period of significant expansion, the organisation is strengthening its procurement function to drive greater commercial value, supplier performance and governance across a diverse supply base.
About You
The successful Senior Procurement lead will be/have:
- Significant procurement experience within a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Strong supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing procurement projects from sourcing through to contract award and supplier management.
- The ability to build credibility with both internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, hands on approach and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.
- Experience within facilities management, business services or other service led sectors would be advantageous.
- Candidates from wider commercial, industrial, manufacturing or public-sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered.
What's in it for you?
This role offers:
- An opportunity to join a highly successful and growing UK business with an impressive track record of expansion.
- Competitive base salary
- Opportunity to play a key role in procurement transformation and supplier consolidation activity.
- Broad category exposure and genuine autonomy within the role.
- Supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional development.
- Hybrid working
Senior Procurement Lead in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Nigel Wright Group Careers
As a leading engineering business in the North East, our client offers an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and development, with clear pathways to advance into leadership roles. The company's commitment to bespoke product development in safety-critical environments ensures that every team member plays a vital role in solving complex challenges, making this an exciting and rewarding place to work.
Contact Details:
Nigel Wright Group Careers Recruitment Team
