Job summary

Procurement Group Leader - 12 month contract - Barrow-in-Furness - £45.50ph UMB or £35ph PAYE (Inside IR35)

Key skills required for this role

Procurement, Supply Chain Procurement

Important

Procurement Group Leader

Job description

Role:

The Procurement Principal Professional (Generalist) works as a member of a business or functional team to provide Procurement expertise, services, support and / or strategy implementation / deployment to meet the operational needs of line management within a defined business unit or functional area. Reporting to a Procurement Manager, the delivery of this service will typically be as a member of a Procurement team with responsibilities for delivering procurement capability. The role requires a good and broad professional knowledge and understanding of Practices, Including an understanding of the impact and implications of decisions made. The Procurement Principal Professional (Generalist), as a member of the Procurement team and community within a business / function, will deploy corporate Procurement processes in line with local or business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading procurement activities and managing a team of procurement professionals.

• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies to support business requirements.

• Negotiating complex contract terms, securing agreements beneficial to the organisation.

• Managing supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance.

• Ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand and meet procurement needs.

• Conducting financial analysis to support procurement decisions.

• Providing procurement expertise and guidance to the wider team.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Procurement Analyst or Supply Chain Analyst.

• Proficiency in procurement, buying, and supply chain management.

• Competence in sourcing process knowledge, contracting skills, financial awareness, and supplier management.

• Understanding of procurement processes within the defence and security sector.

• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in complex contract terms.

• Effective communication and influencing abilities.

Security Level:

• BPSS + SC security clearance.

This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.