Procurement Lead
Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Contract: 6–12 months Rate: £40.00 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid – 1 to 2 days onsite per week The Opportunity We are currently seeking an experienced Procurement Lead to join a major engineering and defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness on an initial 6–12 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused procurement professional to play a key role in delivering effective procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and supporting the successful delivery of major programmes. Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement activities across a range of projects and categories.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and programme requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and tendering through to contract award and supplier management.
- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve best value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Monitor supplier performance, costs, quality, and delivery.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency, and improved commercial outcomes.
- Provide procurement and commercial expertise to project and programme teams.
- Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant processes, policies, governance, and contractual requirements.
- Support the resolution of commercial and supplier-related issues.
About You The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience within a Procurement Lead, Senior Procurement, or Strategic Procurement position.
- Strong experience across sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability.
- Experience working within a complex, highly regulated, engineering, manufacturing, defence, or similar environment would be advantageous.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a project-focused environment. xwwtmva
- A proactive approach with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels.
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