Senior Procurement Associate

We’re supporting a well-established owner/operator of large-scale operational assets with the hire of a Senior Procurement Associate to strengthen their UK commercial and procurement capability.

This is a hands-on role with real influence across procurement strategy, supplier performance, and contract management for long-term operational assets. You’ll work closely with technical, legal, and operational stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk, and ensure continuity of critical services.

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities for goods and services supporting operational assets
• Plan and run competitive sourcing processes, including RFPs, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define scopes of work and anticipate supply chain needs
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and supply-chain risks
• Manage contracts from drafting and negotiation through to compliance and performance monitoring
• Act as a commercial focal point on claims, disputes, and contractual interpretation
• Build strong supplier relationships and drive performance through KPIs
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement and contract management processes

• 5+ years’ experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial roles (asset-intensive or infrastructure environments strongly preferred)
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills
• Confidence working cross-functionally with technical, legal, and operational teams
• Commercially astute, analytical, and highly organised
• Comfortable managing risk and handling complex supplier relationships
• Advanced Excel skills and solid understanding of supply-chain principles
• High ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive information

• Exposure to complex, long-term operational assets
• A role with genuine ownership and visibility
• Collaborative, professional environment with scope to influence how procurement is done
• Opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders and external partners across the UK