Procurement Lead​/Purchasing Manager

Procurement Lead

A global health care organisation now has a need for a Purchasing professional to lead the procurement function for their site in Oxfordshire.

Applicants need project, or high-level operational purchasing experience, preferably from a manufacturing background.

• Manage and oversee procurement operational processes and systems.
• Maintain effective controls and governance across purchasing activities.
• Support the efficient execution of procurement transactions and workflows.

• Maintain and enhance procurement systems, databases, and related digital tools.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of procurement and supplier data.
• Support system users and drive ongoing improvements in functionality and usability.

• Develop and deliver procurement performance reporting and management information.
• Analyse spend, supplier, savings, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Provide insights that support decision‑making and procurement strategy.

• Support the administration and governance of procurement agreements and associated documentation.
• Coordinate approval and execution processes for contracts and commercial documents.
• Ensure records are maintained in accordance with company requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for procurement operational activities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Procurement, Finance, Legal, and the wider business.
• Deliver training, communications, and guidance to support procurement best practices.

• Experience in procurement, procurement operations or supply chain management.
• Purchasing in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with business systems, data management, and reporting tools.

• Experience with in a regulated or corporate procurement environment.
• Professional procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS).
• Knowledge of procurement governance, supplier management, and contract administration.
• Experience leading teams or coordinating operational activities.

The Contract is initially for a 12-month period but may be extended