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Lead Procurement Manager/Direct Material/Data Centre/Category
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: City of London, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Lead Procurement Manager - Direct Materials (PAYE Contract)
Location: Hybrid with one day in central London office
Contract Type: PAYE - 18 months
Industry: Technology / Data Centre / Engineering
Rate: Competitive PAYE Day Rate
My well known global client is looking for a Lead Procurement Manager to take ownership of strategic sourcing and category management for direct materials across key mechanical categories in EMEA. This is a high-impact role supporting large-scale infrastructure projects for a global technology leader.
You'll be embedded in a fast-paced, international environment, partnering with engineering, operations, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver commercial value, drive supplier performance, and support the growth of next-generation technology infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy & Execution
Develop and deliver sourcing strategies aligned with regional and global objectives.
Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract governance.
Identify cost optimisation and value engineering opportunities.
Drive sustainability initiatives with suppliers.
Supplier Relationship Management
Manage supplier KPIs: OTD, Right-First-Time, and compliance.
Lead QBR/SBR processes to drive performance.
Oversee contracts, risks, and quality frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with Engineering, Design, Construction, Quality, and H&S teams.
Proactively manage supply chain risks.
Act as a strategic procurement partner across the product lifecycle.
Process & Systems
Streamline procurement processes (POs, RFPs, Awards).
Support SAP, Ariba, iCertis, and digital procurement tool implementation.
Champion digitisation and emerging AI procurement initiatives.
People & Culture
Support supplier diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Mentor junior team members and promote knowledge-sharing.
What We're Looking For
7+ years in direct procurement/strategic sourcing (mechanical or industrial categories preferred).
Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and contract management expertise.
Experience in Data Centre, industrial, or complex technical procurement.
Hands-on with procurement systems (SAP, Ariba, iCertis).
Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain (Master's preferred).
Skilled at managing stakeholders in complex, global environments.
Nice to Have:
Experience in physical product industries, ability to switch between high-level strategy and execution, and confidence working in a matrix organisation.
Why Join?
Lead a critical category in a global procurement function.
Collaborate with top-tier engineering and operations teams.
Influence the future of procurement with AI and digitisation initiatives.
Be part of an innovative, international, and supportive environment.
Interested?
If you're an experienced procurement professional with a passion for delivering results in high-growth, technical environments and want to work for a market leader, we'd love to hear from you. Please send an updated version of your CV to (url removed)
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