Procurement Lead £60,000 - £65,000 Southend We’re recruiting for a driven Procurement professional to help maximise profitability and elevate our clients commercial profitability. You’ll manage supplier contracts, lead competitive tenders, optimise pricing, and identify new revenue opportunities across multiple business areas. Key Responsibilities; Lead procurement strategy for third-party services, ensuring value-driven supplier relationships and competitive contract negotiations. Analyse performance data with commercial finance teams to generate actionable insights that drive efficiency, quality, and profitability. Support budget preparation with evidence-based assumptions and performance modelling. Implement dynamic pricing and cost optimisation strategies across relevant commercial channels. Monitor performance across all contracted and in-house services, identifying both risks and opportunities. Conduct regular market research to ensure products, services, and supplier partnerships align with profitability objectives. Manage existing supplier contracts and lead future concession/bid processes to ensure competitive, compliant, and commercially advantageous outcomes.What we’re looking for; Proven track record in commercial or procurement leadership. Strong negotiation, analysis, and supplier relationship skills. Experience with financial modelling, procurement tools, and market benchmarking. Commercial acumen with a focus on profitability.Apply today by clicking through the link with your CV