1. Senior Procurement Leader - Nuclear & Defence
2. Cheshire
About Our Client
UK's leading nuclear engineering and services companies, delivering clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning solutions across the full nuclear lifecycle.
Job Description
As a Senior Procurement Leader you will;
3. Lead on team to deliver major projects - procurement project management
4. Own and deliver strategic procurement direction across major programmes.
5. Manage and develop a team of 8+ procurement professionals, creating a high‑performance culture.
6. Provide senior commercial leadership across sourcing, supplier strategy and NEC3/4 contract negotiations.
7. Partner with engineering, project management, quality, HSE and security teams to align procurement with delivery objectives.
8. Oversee ITTs, category strategies, agreement approvals and post‑award performance tracking.
9. Build, evolve and optimise supply chains - including capital investment planning and specialist JV arrangements.
10. Represent procurement at senior levels, managing escalations and influencing decision‑makers.
11. Ensure subcontract readiness and risk‑managed commercial execution from concept through to full delivery
The Successful Applicant
What You Bring
12. 5-10 years' experience as a Senior Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement.
13. Leadership of a team of 8+ within a complex, multi‑disciplinary or regulated environment.
14. You MUST have strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and confidence in strategic negotiation.
15. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a trusted commercial partner.
16. Experience leading large procurement portfolios and building new supply chains from the ground up.
17. Background in Construction, Engineering, Defence or Nuclear preferred (other regulated sectors considered).
18. Pragmatic, resilient leadership style with strong governance capability.
What's on Offer
A high‑impact leadership opportunity within a major organisation in the nuclear and defence sector. This role will shape procurement strategy, develop high‑performing teams, and build a resilient, future‑ready supply chain for some of the UK's most complex and high‑profile projects. The business is known for its innovation, engineering excellence and critical role in national infrastructure - offering long‑term career development and meaningful workWhat's on Offer
19. Highly competitive salary + bonus
20. Excellent benefits package
21. Significant career progression opportunities within a large and growing organisation
22. The chance to make a genuine impact on nationally important programmes
If you are looking to make an impact as a Senior Procurement Manager, with NEC4 experience and strong management skills -we encourage you to apply today! You must be able to commute to Cheshire 3 days a week.