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The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Team Lead to oversee procurement operations within our SMT design and manufacturing business. This role will be responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals, driving sourcing strategies, managing KPIs, and ensuring effective category management to support business objectives.
What will I be delivering?
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve manufacturing and business goals.
* Set clear objectives and monitor team performance against KPIs.
* Negotiate supplier contracts to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and reliability.
* Take ownership of assigned procurement categories (e.g. electronic components, raw materials, manufacturing services).
* Drive cost savings, supplier innovation, and long-term value creation.
* Establish and track procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, lead times, compliance).
* Provide regular reports and insights to senior management.
* Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
* Analyse procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
* Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs.
* Support new product introduction (NPI) projects with timely sourcing and supplier engagement.
What do I need to bring with me?
Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in procurement leadership within manufacturing (preferably electronics/SMT).
* Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and category management.
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive KPI improvements.
* Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP tools.
* Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (CIPS qualification desirable).
Personal Attributes:
* Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.
Benefits for working at Concurrent
* 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
* Annual profit share bonus.
* Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
* Death in service benefit & income protection.
* Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
* One paid volunteering day per year.
* Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
* YuLife wellbeing app.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.