Head of Procurement

Morson Talent; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering organisation is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement strategy within high-regulation sectors like nuclear and defence. This role demands over 15 years of experience in project engineering, a strong understanding of strategic procurement, and the ability to manage high-value agreements. The position offers a GBP 70,000 salary and promotes a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Over 15 years relevant experience in project engineering.
• Experience in strategic procurement policies implementation.
• Experience managing multi-million/year spend and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation of procurement and supply chain strategies.
• Provide leadership to supply chain teams.
• Negotiate long-term supplier agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Procurement

Negotiation

Risk Management

Supply Chain Management

Job description

Head of Procurement
GBP70,000
4 day working week (Monday-Thursday)
Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
37.5 hours per week
Lancashire

Your new company:
A UK-based engineering organisation specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of bespoke engineering solutions for high-integrity environments. Operating primarily across the nuclear, defence, and other highly regulated sectors, the company delivers complex mechanical, electrical, and control systems tailored to client specifications. With in-house capabilities ranging from concept design to full turnkey project delivery, this company is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. Its work supports critical national infrastructure and decommissioning programmes, underpinned by robust project management and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key responsibilities:
Drive the creation and delivery of a comprehensive Procurement and Supply Chain strategy, ensuring full compliance and operational effectiveness throughout the procurement and contract management lifecycle.

Provide strategic direction and leadership to Supply Chain Managers and their teams, fostering continuous development through mentoring and skills enhancement.

Oversee the evaluation and approval of preferred suppliers and approved vendors to ensure a robust and high-performing supply chain.

Establish and manage a proactive risk and opportunity framework to strengthen supply chain resilience and support business continuity.

Lead the negotiation and governance of long-term strategic and commercial supplier agreements. Work closely with the Commercial team to develop procurement frameworks, secure capacity, and enable efficient routes to market.

Own and manage the make-or-buy decision process, regularly evaluating internal capabilities against market alternatives. Undertake cost-benefit analyses to guide outsourcing strategies and maximise business value.

Key Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
Leadership positions working in a Project Engineering
environment (>15 years relevant experience)

Demonstrable experience of establishing and
implementing strategic procurement policies and
procedures

Significant experience of establishing and managing
long term strategic level agreements and frameworks
with varied supply chains for multi-million/year spend ?
Experience in assuring corporate compliance to
relevant regulation and legislation in the procurement
environment and
engineering/manufacturing/construction industries

Successful experience of transformational change,
leading and growing teams and managing a strategic
procurement function including development of new
systems, recruitment of resources and establishment
of appropriate working practices

Possess a thorough understanding & working
knowledge of terms and conditions of contract
including applied use of NEC

Substantial experience of operating in senior roles
within highly regulated
engineering/construction/manufacturing industries,
ideally Nuclear or Defence

If this role resonates with you, please respond from an updated CV.