Compensation
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Overview
Talent Drive are partnering with a Tier 1 Infrastructure business to hire a Head of Procurement within their Work Winning team. This is an exciting and impactful opportunity to join a dynamic organisation during a period of significant transformation and growth.
This high-profile position will lead the integration of Procurement and Supply Chain Management within the bidding and estimating functions across the business. Reporting directly to the Group Director of Procurement & Supply Chain, you’ll be instrumental in shaping and delivering the P&SC strategy for work winning, ensuring best practices are embedded into every bid, and ultimately influencing the organisation’s ability to secure major projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic direction of Procurement and Supply Chain in support of bids and work winning activity across large scale Infrastructure projects.
* Develop, manage and deploy high-performing supply chain professionals to support bid submissions
* Collaborate with bid teams to author compelling responses to P&SC technical questions
* Support pricing strategies, supplier engagement, and bid-to-delivery transition processes
* Ensure robust governance, risk management and supplier performance frameworks
* Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing supply chain partners
* Drive continuous improvement in procurement and supply chain processes
Key experience required
* Proven experience in a senior procurement leadership role, ideally within infrastructure or large-scale project environments
* Strong background in work winning, bidding, or estimating roles
* Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
* Deep understanding of commercial contract negotiation and supplier management
* Strategic mindset with strong analytical and financial skills
* Infrastructure sector experience, particularly with NEC3/NEC4 contracts
* Experience delivering on ISO2040 and Scope 3 GHG reductions
* Understanding of category management and framework procurement practices
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Building Construction and Utilities
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