Head Procurement Procurement - Senior Procurement Manager
Join Michael Page to apply for the Head Procurement Procurement - Senior Procurement Manager role.
Description
* Managing a team (10+) whilst driving performance with strategic influence
* Lead the team through the concept and design phase, progressing toward full delivery
* Act as a business partner and be involved in supporting with the end to end predicaments
* Provide strategic commercial leadership across procurement activities, including NEC3/4 contract negotiations (pre- and post-award)
* Support the team and help oversee ITT processes, category regulations, agreement approvals, and post-contract efficiency tracking
* Grow and develop tailored supply chains to meet project-specific needs, including capital investment planning and niche JV arrangements
* Engage and influence complex stakeholder groups including engineering, project management, quality, health & safety, and security
* Represent the work stream at senior levels, manage escalations, and act as a strategic partner to the clients
* Guide subcontract readiness and ensure procurement strategies align with delivery objectives
* Foster a high-performing team culture and support capability development across direct and indirect reports
Profile
* Experience: 5-10 years working as a Head/ Senior Procurement Leader
* Must have line management of 8+ people within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
* Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of NEC3/ NEC4 contracts, procurement frameworks, and strategic sourcing.
* Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across technical and operational domains and grow out the supply chain offering
* Leadership Style: Calm, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure; able to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
* Project Delivery: Experience managing large value procurement portfolios and building new supply chains
* Sector Background: Construction, Engineering, Defence or Nuclear preferred; transferable experience from other regulated sectors considered
* Governance: Comfortable operating in governance-heavy environments with strong strategic challenge and oversight capabilities
Job Offer
* Competitive salary with bonus and an opportunity to progress your career.
* Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal well-being.
* Opportunity to work within a large organisation with opportunities to develop your career as the business grows
Notes
NOTE: Please only apply if you have worked as a senior procurement professional, have an in depth understanding of NEC3/4 and managed a team of 8+. You will be on site 3 days so you must be commutable to the north west area.
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