Senior Procurement Lead – Engineering & Capital Projects | £75,000 – £80,000 + Car + Package Gl[...]

Bramwith Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy organisation is looking for an experienced Procurement Leader based in the United Kingdom to lead a small team and take ownership of engineering and project-related spend. This high-impact role involves developing and delivering category strategies, partnering with senior stakeholders, and driving procurement transformation. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a complex environment, strong commercial acumen, and a history of successful supplier management. Expect significant scope to shape direction and deliver long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leadership experience within a complex, matrix environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contract negotiation.
• Experience driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement.
• Background in engineering, capital projects or related categories.
• Energy/utilities/oil and gas or manufacturing sector experience preferred.
• Degree holder; MCIPS or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of category strategies across engineering.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decision making.
• Drive transformation initiatives and introduce best practice approaches.
• Analyse market trends, supplier innovation and cost drivers.
• Deliver complex sourcing programmes with governance and compliance.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team.

Skills

Procurement leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Influencing senior stakeholders

Team leadership

Education

Degree qualified

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Global Energy Business | Major Transformation Programme | South Yorkshire, Manchester or Surrey

To apply, contact Adam at [e-mail]

A leading energy organisation is undergoing a significant procurement transformation, backed by strong investment and a clear vision to build a best in class function. As part of this journey, they are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Leader to take ownership of engineering and project related spend.

This is a high impact role with real visibility, offering the opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders and drive meaningful change across a complex, operationally critical area of the business.

Reporting into the Procurement Director, you will lead a small team and take accountability for strategic sourcing across engineering projects and services, playing a key role in elevating procurement capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of category strategies across engineering, capex and operational services
• Partner with senior stakeholders to influence decision making and embed procurement as a strategic function
• Drive transformation initiatives, challenging legacy processes and introducing best practice approaches
• Analyse market trends, supplier innovation and cost drivers to unlock value and improve performance
• Deliver complex sourcing programmes with a strong focus on governance, risk management and compliance
• Build, develop and mentor a high performing team aligned to business objectives

Required Experience:

• Proven procurement leadership experience within a complex, matrix environment
• Strong commercial acumen with expertise in contract negotiation and supplier management
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders across operational or technical functions
• Background in engineering, capital projects, technical services or related categories
• Industry experience within energy, utilities, oil and gas or manufacturing preferred
• Track record of driving procurement transformation and continuous improvement
• Degree qualified with MCIPS or equivalent desirable

This is a standout opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional looking to step into a visible, transformation focused role with genuine scope to shape direction and deliver long term impact.

To apply, contact Adam at [e-mail]