Hybrid Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Lead

OCS Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

OCS Group is seeking a procurement professional to join the team on client site in Barrow-in-Furness with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 2 days onsite). You will collaborate with the Supply Chain Director, Heads of Projects Procurement and Category Leads to deliver robust supply chain solutions and drive value across engineering and facilities management sectors.

Ideal candidates will have strong negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and experience in sustainable procurement with MCIPS

Qualifications

• Experience with procurement processes, systems and supply chain methodology.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing internal customer relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills and evidence of delivering value for money.
• Experience delivering sustainable procurement objectives and cost-saving targets.
• Excellent commercial awareness and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement account strategy in partnership with the account team.
• Identify, select and manage new supply chain partners to support future business.
• Lead negotiations to deliver cost savings and value for customers.
• Conduct risk-based supplier tendering and manage KPIs, SLAs and program risk.
• Collaborate with category teams to expand supplier relationships and drive innovation.
• Promote safety culture and ensure compliance with HSEQ management system.

Skills

Procurement processes

Stakeholder engagement

Internal customer management

Negotiation

Sustainable procurement

Commercial awareness

Service excellence

Presentation & influence

Cost-saving delivery

Analytical skills

Education

MCIPS (preferred or in progress)

Job description

OCS Group is seeking a procurement professional to join the team on client site in Barrow-in-Furness with a hybrid work arrangement (minimum 2 days onsite). You will collaborate with the Supply Chain Director, Heads of Projects Procurement and Category Leads to deliver robust supply chain solutions and drive value across engineering and facilities management sectors.

Ideal candidates will have strong negotiations, stakeholder engagement, and experience in sustainable procurement with MCIPS