Strategic Global Procurement Lead

Big Science Sweden; England; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SKAO is seeking a senior procurement leader to run the UK-based SKAO Procurement Team from the Jodrell Bank Office in Cheshire. You will lead planning, delivery, and development of procurement activities across IT, construction, and services, ensuring compliance and demonstrable value for money.

You will champion best practices, manage a small UK team, and collaborate with international stakeholders while overseeing occasional travel to SKAO sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement planning and delivery, working with senior stakeholders and suppliers across regions.
• Line-manage the UK SKAO Procurement Team ensuring performance and development.
• Oversee end-to-end procurement across varied contracts, ensuring compliance and value for money.
• Drive procurement policy implementation, process improvements, and use of the new Proactis system.
• Coordinate with international tenders and external stakeholders, including member countries.
• Occasional national and international travel to suppliers and SKAO sites.

Job description

SKAO is seeking a senior procurement leader to run the UK-based SKAO Procurement Team from the Jodrell Bank Office in Cheshire. You will lead planning, delivery, and development of procurement activities across IT, construction, and services, ensuring compliance and demonstrable value for money.

You will champion best practices, manage a small UK team, and collaborate with international stakeholders while overseeing occasional travel to SKAO sites.