Procurement Lead

Your new company

A leading UK organisation is embarking on a significant transformation and capital investment programme, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to join the team. Working within a fast paced environment, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of major property, facilities and construction related initiatives, helping to drive commercial value, governance and best practice procurement across the programme.

Your new role

As Procurement Lead, you will provide procurement and commercial oversight across a portfolio of property, facilities and construction projects. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external consultants, you will develop sourcing strategies, challenge commercial proposals, manage procurement activity and ensure value for money is achieved throughout the project lifecycle. You will lead on procurement governance, supplier engagement, strategic sourcing and contract management, whilst supporting the successful delivery of design and build projects, refurbishment programmes and associated works. The role will also involve analysing spend, identifying opportunities for improvement, mitigating risk and acting as a trusted procurement advisor to stakeholders across the business.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven procurement experience within property, construction, facilities management, fit-out or capital projects categories.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and the commercial risks associated with construction and refurbishment projects.
• Experience providing procurement and commercial governance across complex projects and programmes.
• Ability to challenge and influence external consultants, project managers and suppliers to deliver optimal commercial outcomes.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, leading tender processes and evaluating contract award recommendations.
• Strong commercial acumen with a good understanding of contractual risk allocation, supplier obligations and value-for-money principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate across multiple business functions.

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to lead procurement activity on a high-profile transformation and investment programme.
• Significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business initiatives.
• Autonomous role with opportunity to influence procurement strategy and supplier performance.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements available.

What you need to do now

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