1. Senior Procurement Specialist - Procurement Business Partner
2. Defence / Nuclear Sector - Cheshire
About Our Client
Working as a Senior Procurement Specialist you with be working for a leading organisation supporting multiple clients across multiple sectors. This client has multiple site, this role is based in Cheshire.
Job Description
The Senior Procurement Specialist will develop and execute Project Procurement strategies. You will act as a procurement business partner and be involved in end-to-end procurement. You must have experience of supplier management and complex contracting experience ( NEC3/4).
3. Lead and manage a procurement projects and delivery of value across cost, quality, and programme targets.
4. Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans aligned with project and business objectives.
5. Build strong stakeholder relationships to align goals and drive collaboration.
6. Establish and maintain a robust, innovative supply chain that supports functional and commercial needs.
7. Oversee tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract award processes with full transparency and governance.
8. Mitigate commercial risks and manage post-contract execution to protect business interests.
9. Collaborate closely with Commercial, QA, Projects, and Corporate Services to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
10. Monitor supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and value creation.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Procurement Specialist should have:
11. A strong track record in project management including end to end procurement's- contract and SRM.
12. You must have a good understanding of cost models/business models particularly in relation to the NEC models, familiarity with accounting practices, commercial audits, forecasting and valuations and supplier costing models.
13. Experience and development and implementation of NEC3/ 4 contracting model is essential
14. Proactively ensures contract compliance exists and proposes and monitors correction plans to ensure any non-compliance is eliminated.
15. Package Management experience of 'cradle to grave' Supply Chain Management would be advantageous.
16. Strong negotiating and strategic planning skills are essential
17. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
18. Ideally a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent experience
19. This role required SC clearance if you have that already it would be advantageous
What's on Offer
As a Senior Procurement Specialist you will have an opportunity to progress your career and be rewarded;
20. Competitive salary of approximately £60,000 to £70,000 per annum + bonus
21. Supportive company culture with lots of opportunity to develop
22. Exposure to exciting projects within the nuclear defence sector
23. Hybrid working with 2 days on site in Cheshire