Senior Procurement Lead

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Role As the Senior Procurement Lead, you will take ownership of a portfolio of spend categories, managing end-to-end procurement activity and supporting the delivery of group wide procurement objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing sourcing activities, supplier selection and contract negotiations across allocated categories. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Leading supplier performance reviews and identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation. Delivering cost savings, commercial improvements and risk mitigation initiatives. Supporting supplier governance activities including compliance, ESG and supplier risk management. Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure supply continuity and service excellence.

Identifying opportunities to consolidate spend and improve procurement processes across the wider business. Escalating strategic negotiations and key commercial decisions where appropriate. The Organisation An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Senior Procurement Lead to join a growing service sector business with operations across the UK. Following a period of significant expansion, the organisation is strengthening its procurement function to drive greater commercial value, supplier performance and governance across a diverse supply base.

About You The successful Senior Procurement lead will be/have:
Significant procurement experience within a fast-paced commercial environment. Strong supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Experience managing procurement projects from sourcing through to contract award and supplier management. The ability to build credibility with both internal and external stakeholders. A proactive, hands on approach and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.

Experience with in facilities management, business services or other service led sectors would be advantageous. Candidates from wider commercial, industrial, manufacturing or public-sector procurement backgrounds will also be considered. What's in it for you?

This role offers :
An opportunity to join a highly successful and growing UK business with an impressive track record of expansion. Competitive base salary Opportunity to play a key role in procurement transformation and supplier consolidation activity. Broad category exposure and genuine autonomy within the role. Supportive leadership team and opportunities for professional development. Hybrid working