Senior Procurement Leader - Nuclear & Defence | Northwest up to 85k + Bonus
UK's leading nuclear engineering and services companies, delivering clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning solutions across the full nuclear lifecycle.
Description
As a Senior Procurement Leader you will;
* Lead on team to deliver major projects - procurement project management
* Own and deliver strategic procurement direction across major programmes.
* Manage and develop a team of 8+ procurement professionals, creating a high‑performance culture.
* Provide senior commercial leadership across sourcing, supplier strategy and NEC3/4 contract negotiations.
* Partner with engineering, project management, quality, HSE and security teams to align procurement with delivery objectives.
* Oversee ITTs, category strategies, agreement approvals and post‑award performance tracking.
* Build, evolve and optimise supply chains - including capital investment planning and specialist JV arrangements.
* Represent procurement at senior levels, managing escalations and influencing decision‑makers.
* Ensure subcontract readiness and risk‑managed commercial execution from concept through to full delivery
Profile
What You Bring
* 5-10 years' experience as a Senior Procurement Manager / Head of Procurement.
* Leadership of a team of 8+ within a complex, multi‑disciplinary or regulated environment.
* You MUST have strong NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and confidence in strategic negotiation.
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate as a trusted commercial partner.
* Experience leading large procurement portfolios and building new supply chains from the ground up.
* Background in Construction, Engineering, Defence or Nuclear preferred (other regulated sectors considered).
* Pragmatic, resilient leadership style with strong governance capability.
Job 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 work
What's on Offer
* Highly competitive salary + bonus
* Excellent benefits package
* Significant career progression opportunities within a large and growing organisation
* 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.
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