Strategic Procurement Lead — Global Negotiations & Value

ENGINEERINGUK; Corby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGINEERINGUK Procurement is seeking a Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across Product & Supplier Management. Hybrid working across Corby, London or Manchester with regular travel to Corby and some international travel.

You will shape negotiation strategies, coach teams, and embed data-driven practices to deliver value across branded, private-label and market-led supplier portfolios. The role requires influencing senior stakeholders and driving profitability and long-term

Qualifications

• Substantial procurement experience in large B2B organisations.
• Proven negotiation success with large suppliers.
• Ability to coach colleagues in negotiation strategy and practice.
• Strong communication skills under uncertainty and pressure.
• Advanced analytical and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the expansion of the Direct Procurement FBN programme across markets, private label and branded supplier portfolios.
• Embed a scalable framework for data-driven supplier negotiations with governance.
• Lead development of robust negotiation strategies for key supplier initiatives.
• Identify, prioritise and unlock new commercial opportunities.
• Measure adoption, value delivery and capability improvements from the programme.
• Support negotiation teams with coaching and tactical guidance.
• Develop negotiation capability across Category and Commercial teams.
• Evolve the negotiation playbook to reflect market dynamics and best practice.
• Build partnerships across the business to align on targets and outcomes.
• Influence senior stakeholders to adopt new procurement methodologies.
• Provide regular updates on progress, outcomes, risks and value delivered.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Coaching/mentoring

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Financial literacy

Education

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualifications

Job description

ENGINEERINGUK Procurement is seeking a Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives across Product & Supplier Management. Hybrid working across Corby, London or Manchester with regular travel to Corby and some international travel.

You will shape negotiation strategies, coach teams, and embed data-driven practices to deliver value across branded, private-label and market-led supplier portfolios. The role requires influencing senior stakeholders and driving profitability and long-term