HQ Procurement Lead (Hybrid) - Strategy & Supplier Value

Institution of Mechanical Engineers; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health cover

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London is seeking an HQ Procurement Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working is available as you lead procurement activities for the HQ Programme, develop policies, and secure best value from suppliers.

You will oversee contract awards, supplier mobilisation, and maintain procurement records while guiding colleagues and ensuring compliance with governance and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading competitive procurements through to contract award.
• CIPS Level 5 or 6, or equivalent procurement experience.
• Experience of developing procurement policies, procedures and controls.
• Experience of maintaining compliant procurement records.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage concurrent procurements to agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve procurement activities across the Institution with governance and supplier appointments.
• Develop and implement procurement policies, procedures and controls.
• Review key suppliers and expenditure; lead negotiations for best value.
• Lead procurement for the HQ Programme and manage supplier selection to contract award.
• Oversee supplier mobilisation and ensure transparent decisions and proper handovers.
• Maintain the corporate contracts register and procurement plans.
• Provide procurement guidance and training to colleagues; maintain audit trails.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Governance

Education

CIPS Level 5/6

Job description

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) in London is seeking an HQ Procurement Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Hybrid working is available as you lead procurement activities for the HQ Programme, develop policies, and secure best value from suppliers.

You will oversee contract awards, supplier mobilisation, and maintain procurement records while guiding colleagues and ensuring compliance with governance and corporate policies.