Head Procurement Procurement - Senior Procurement Manager

Michael Page (UK); Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Procurement to manage a team and provide strategic leadership across procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in procurement leadership, strong NEC3/4 contract expertise, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to grow within a large organization. Commuting to the North West area is required for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience as a senior procurement leader.
• Experience managing a team of 8 or more.
• Deep understanding of procurement frameworks and strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a procurement team of over 10 members.
• Provide strategic commercial leadership across procurement activities.
• Engage with stakeholders and represent the work stream at senior levels.

Skills

NEC3/4 contract expertise

Team management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

• Head of Procurement – Senior Strategic Procurement Lead
• NEC Contract Experience Essential – Northwest

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the nuclear and defence, renowned for its significant contributions to the sector. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining the highest standards in its operations.

Job Description

As a Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Leader you will;

• Managing a team (10+) whilst driving performance with strategic influence
• Lead the team through the concept and design phase, progressing toward full delivery
• Act as a business partner and be involved in supporting with the end to end predicaments
• Provide strategic commercial leadership across procurement activities, including NEC3/4 contract negotiations (pre- and post-award)
• Support the team and help oversee ITT processes, category regulations, agreement approvals, and post-contract efficiency tracking
• Grow and develop tailored supply chains to meet project-specific needs, including capital investment planning and niche JV arrangements
• Engage and influence complex stakeholder groups including engineering, project management, quality, health & safety, and security
• Represent the work stream at senior levels, manage escalations, and act as a strategic partner to the clients
• Guide subcontract readiness and ensure procurement strategies align with delivery objectives
• Foster a high-performing team culture and support capability development across direct and indirect reports

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Leader should have:

• 5-10 years experience working as a Head/Senior Procurement Leader
• Line management of 8+ people within complex, multi-disciplinary environments
• Deep understanding of NEC3/ NEC4 contracts, procurement frameworks, and strategic sourcing
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across technical and operational domains
• Calm, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure; able to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
• Experience managing large value procurement portfolios and building new supply chains
• Construction, Engineering, Defence or Nuclear preferred; transferable experience from other regulated sectors considered
• Comfortable operating in governance-heavy environments with strong strategic challenge and oversight capabilities

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus and an opportunity to progress your career
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal well-being
• Opportunity to work within a large organisation with opportunities to develop your career as the business grows

Join this exciting opportunity and make a significant impact as a Head of Procurement / Senior Procurement Manager. As a Procurement Leader you can help shape and impact the organisation as well as have the opportunity to progress. Apply today to take the next step in your career.

NOTE: Please only apply if you have worked as a senior procurement professional, have an in depth understanding of NEC3/4 and managed a team of 8+. You will be on site 3 days so you must be commutable to the north west area.