Senior Procurement Specialist - Procurement Manager

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist in Cheshire to lead procurement activities in the nuclear defence sector. The role involves developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring contract compliance. Ideal candidates will have a track record in project management, experience with NEC3/4 contracts, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary range of £60,000 to £70,000 per year plus bonuses, alongside a supportive company culture and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive company culture

Career development opportunities

Exposure to exciting projects

Qualifications

• Strong track record in project management including end-to-end procurement.
• Good understanding of cost models/business models related to NEC models.
• Experience in implementing NEC3/4 contracting models is essential.
• Proactively ensures contract compliance and monitors correction plans.
• Package management experience in Supply Chain Management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement projects delivering value across targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and drive collaboration.
• Mitigate commercial risks and manage post-contract execution.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Supplier relationship management (SRM)

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

NEC3/4 contracting experience

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist

The role of Senior Procurement Specialist will focus on leading procurement activities and supplier management within the nuclear defence sector. The position requires expertise in procurement end-to-end processes, contract negotiation, and supplier development.

Client Details

Working as a Senior Procurement Specialist you will be working for a leading organisation supporting multiple clients across multiple sectors. This client has multiple sites, and this role is based in Cheshire.

Description

The Senior Procurement Specialist will develop and execute Project Procurement strategies. You will act as a procurement business partner and be involved in end-to-end procurement. You must have experience of supplier management and complex contracting experience (NEC3/4).

• Lead and manage procurement projects and deliver value across cost, quality, and programme targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans aligned with project and business objectives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to align goals and drive collaboration.
• Establish and maintain a robust, innovative supply chain that supports functional and commercial needs.
• Oversee tendering, supplier evaluation, and contract award processes with full transparency and governance.
• Mitigate commercial risks and manage post-contract execution to protect business interests.
• Collaborate closely with Commercial, QA, Projects, and Corporate Services to ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Monitor supplier performance, driving continuous improvement and value creation.

Profile

A successful Senior Procurement Specialist should have:

• A strong track record in project management including end-to-end procurement, contract, and SRM.
• A good understanding of cost models/business models particularly in relation to the NEC models, familiarity with accounting practices, commercial audits, forecasting and valuations, and supplier costing models.
• Experience and implementation of NEC3/4 contracting models is essential.
• Proactively ensures contract compliance exists and proposes and monitors correction plans to eliminate non‑compliance.
• Package Management experience of 'cradle to grave' Supply Chain Management would be advantageous.
• Strong negotiating and strategic planning skills are essential.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ideally a degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• This role requires SC clearance; if you already have it, it would be advantageous.

Job Offer

As a Senior Procurement Specialist you will have an opportunity to progress your career and be rewarded.

• Competitive salary of approximately £60,000 to £70,000 per annum + bonus.
• Supportive company culture with lots of opportunity to develop.
• Exposure to exciting projects within the nuclear defence sector.
• Hybrid working with 2 days on site in Cheshire.