Procurement Lead

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Stroud Green; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Lead to maximize client profitability through effective supplier management and strategic procurement. The role includes leading contract negotiations, analyzing performance data, and implementing cost optimization strategies. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement leadership, strong negotiation skills, and a focus on financial outcomes. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £65,000.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial or procurement leadership.
• Experience with financial modelling, procurement tools, and market benchmarking.
• Strong negotiation and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for third-party services.
• Analyse performance data with commercial finance teams.
• Implement dynamic pricing and cost optimisation strategies.
• Conduct regular market research to ensure alignment with profitability objectives.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analysis skills

Supplier relationship management

Financial modelling

Market benchmarking

Job description

Procurement Lead

£60,000 - £65,000 • Southend

We're recruiting for a driven Procurement professional to help maximise profitability and elevate our clients commercial profitability. You'll manage supplier contracts, lead competitive tenders, optimise pricing, and identify new revenue opportunities across multiple business areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for third-party services, ensuring value-driven supplier relationships and competitive contract negotiations.
• Analyse performance data with commercial finance teams to generate actionable insights that drive efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Support budget preparation with evidence-based assumptions and performance modelling.
• Implement dynamic pricing and cost optimisation strategies across relevant commercial channels.
• Monitor performance across all contracted and in-house services, identifying both risks and opportunities.
• Conduct regular market research to ensure products, services, and supplier partnerships align with profitability objectives.
• Manage existing supplier contracts and lead future concession/bid processes to ensure competitive, compliant, and commercially advantageous outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record in commercial or procurement leadership.
• Strong negotiation, analysis, and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience with financial modelling, procurement tools, and market benchmarking.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on profitability.