Procurement Lead

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a 4-month Fixed Term Contract to lead the procurement for a new core business system. The role emphasizes strategic planning, vendor negotiations, and compliance within the financial services industry. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can shape the company's exciting growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in strategic procurement, particularly in enterprise software selection.
• Deep understanding of contract law and procurement best practices.
• Experience in financial services, asset finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing procurement strategy and planning for system selection.
• Leading RFI/RFP development and vendor evaluations.
• Acting as the procurement lead and point of contact for stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Procurement

Contract Negotiation

Vendor Evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement

Commercial Acumen

Project Delivery

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

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Our client was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, they have grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. They have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success they are now looking to recruit a Senior Procurement Specialist on a 4-month Fixed Term Contract to allow them to continue their exciting growth plans and lead the selection and implementation of a new core business system. This is a critical project aimed at streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and supporting the company's ambitious growth strategy.

The successful candidate will operate in a consultancy capacity, providing expert guidance and support to the programme, and will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring compliance, minimising risk, and securing the best possible value.

Role responsibilities.

• Procurement strategy & planning for system selection
• Leading RFI/RFP development and vendor evaluation
• Contract negotiation and compliance with FCA standards
• Acting as procurement lead and key point of contact for internal stakeholders
• Supporting project delivery alongside the Programme Manager
• 7–10+ years in strategic procurement, especially around enterprise software selection
• Deep understanding of contract law, procurement best practices, and vendor negotiation
• Experience in financial services (asset finance a strong plus)
• Strong stakeholder engagement, commercial acumen, and project delivery skills
• Ideally MCIPS-qualified

So, why would you want to work here?

They have a great working environment and they are an ambitious business. They achieve so much because of their people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.