Procurement Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Lead - Win Work to join a newly established Project Procurement function focused on shaping supply chain strategy, driving growth, and transforming procurement practices across the UK & Ireland region.

This role sits within a forward-thinking Operations, Innovation & Improvement team and plays a pivotal part in supporting strategic bids, major pursuits, and early-stage project development activity.

Procurement and supply chain capability is a key enabler in shaping winning solutions during the bid and work-winning phases, influencing project outcomes, commercial models, and long-term delivery success.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will act as a key member of integrated capture and bid teams, embedding procurement expertise early in the lifecycle to shape strategy, supply chain design, and commercial approach.

You will play a central role in developing make/buy decisions, supplier partnerships, and subcontracting strategies, ensuring optimal outcomes for both bids and long-term project delivery.

You will also contribute to wider procurement transformation initiatives, helping to define best practice, governance, and tools across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute procurement and supply chain strategies across priority bids and pursuits
Act as an integral member of capture and bid teams, ensuring early procurement involvement in work-winning activity
Develop and implement make/buy strategies to optimise delivery models
Draft and negotiate Teaming Agreements, MOUs, and Workshare Agreements during bid stages
Influence commercial and delivery strategies, including supplier roles, responsibilities, and cost estimates
Ensure appropriate supplier selection, due diligence, and contracting arrangements are in place
Work closely with commercial and bid teams to develop innovative contracting models and supply chain solutions
Support mobilisation of suppliers and subcontractors following successful bids
Drive improvements in procurement processes, governance, templates, and best practice for work-winning
Provide expert guidance on procurement and supply chain strategy across bids and campaigns
Train and support bid and delivery teams on procurement best practices
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Contribute to wider procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
Act as a role model for collaboration, professionalism, and organisational values

About You

We are seeking a highly experienced procurement and supply chain professional with a strong background in work-winning environments within contracting or project-based organisations.

Essential Experience

Proven experience in Procurement & Supply Chain within contracting or project delivery organisations
Strong track record in work-winning, bid support, or early-stage project procurement
Experience drafting and negotiating teaming agreements, MOUs, and subcontract arrangements
Deep understanding of NEC4 contracts, particularly subcontracting in professional services and works environments
Experience developing and executing procurement strategies in competitive bid settings
Strong capability in analysing ITTs, developing RFQs, running tenders, and supplier evaluation
Demonstrated ability to manage complex negotiations and commercial discussions
Experience working with multi-disciplinary bid and delivery teams
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels
Experience driving change and improving procurement processes in project-based environments

Skills & Attributes

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Proactive, resilient, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under ambiguityDesirable

Engineering or technical background advantageous due to the nature of projects and client environments

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a newly formed procurement capability team where you will have real influence over how supply chain and procurement shape future project success.

You will play a critical role in defining work-winning strategy, strengthening supplier partnerships, and helping drive long-term growth across major programmes and bids.

If you are passionate about strategic procurement, bid excellence, and shaping winning solutions, this role offers a platform to make a significant impact