Head of Procurement £70,000 4 day working week (Monday-Thursday) Hybrid working (1 day WFH) 37.5 hours per week Lancashire Your new company: A UK-based engineering organisation specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of bespoke engineering solutions for high-integrity environments. Operating primarily across the nuclear, defence, and other highly regulated sectors, the company delivers complex mechanical, electrical, and control systems tailored to client specifications. With in-house capabilities ranging from concept design to full turnkey project delivery, this company is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. Its work supports critical national infrastructure and decommissioning programmes, underpinned by robust project management and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Key responsibilities: Drive the creation and delivery of a comprehensive Procurement and Supply Chain strategy, ensuring full compliance and operational effectiveness throughout the procurement and contract management lifecycle. Provide strategic direction and leadership to Supply Chain Managers and their teams, fostering continuous development through mentoring and skills enhancement. Oversee the evaluation and approval of preferred suppliers and approved vendors to ensure a robust and high-performing supply chain. Establish and manage a proactive risk and opportunity framework to strengthen supply chain resilience and support business continuity. Lead the negotiation and governance of long-term strategic and commercial supplier agreements. Work closely with the Commercial team to develop procurement frameworks, secure capacity, and enable efficient routes to market. Own and manage the make-or-buy decision process, regularly evaluating internal capabilities against market alternatives. Undertake cost-benefit analyses to guide outsourcing strategies and maximise business value. Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Leadership positions working in a Project Engineering environment (>15 years relevant experience) Demonstrable experience of establishing and implementing strategic procurement policies and procedures Significant experience of establishing and managing long term strategic level agreements and frameworks with varied supply chains for multi-million/year spend ? Experience in assuring corporate compliance to relevant regulation and legislation in the procurement environment and engineering/manufacturing/construction industries Successful experience of transformational change, leading and growing teams and managing a strategic procurement function including development of new systems, recruitment of resources and establishment of appropriate working practices Possess a thorough understanding & working knowledge of terms and conditions of contract including applied use of NEC Substantial experience of operating in senior roles within highly regulated engineering/construction/manufacturing industries, ideally Nuclear or Defence If this role resonates with you, please respond from an updated CV