Strategic Procurement Lead: Contracts & Suppliers

Vertage Group Portfolio; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertage Group Portfolio is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading engineering and technology environment in Stevenage. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and drive value across the supply chain.

You will oversee contract lifecycle, support new business activity and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet programme requirements, while mitigating risk and obsolescence through strong commercial acumen and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Procurement, commercial, contract management or supply chain experience.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience operating within a customer/supplier environment.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to manage contractual terms and conditions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contractual agreements.
• Support new business activity and subcontract placement.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery against contractual obligations.
• Manage supply chain challenges, including obsolescence and risk mitigation.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure programme requirements are met.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertage Group Portfolio is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading engineering and technology environment in Stevenage. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts and drive value across the supply chain.

You will oversee contract lifecycle, support new business activity and coordinate with internal stakeholders to meet programme requirements, while mitigating risk and obsolescence through strong commercial acumen and stakeholder communication.