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Procurement Lead

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 66,000 - 72,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derbyshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Job Title: Procurement Lead 
Location: Derbyshire 
Permanent: Hybrid 
Salary: Competitive package
 
SF Recruitment are working with our Derbyshire based client to secure a Procurement Lead to take ownership of a multi-million UK spend across a large and diverse supplier base. This is a key role within the business, focused on establishing structure, driving cost efficiencies, and aligning local procurement activity with a wider global function. 
 
The Role 
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and embedding procurement processes across the UK operation, ensuring materials and services are delivered on time, at the right quality, and at the best possible cost. You will also play a key role in building strong supplier partnerships and supporting wider business objectives through effective sourcing strategies. 
 
Key Responsibilities 
-Develop and implement procurement strategies to support operational and commercial objectives 
-Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting 
-Drive cost reduction initiatives and challenge supplier price increases 
-Manage supplier performance through KPIs, reviews, and continuous improvement plans 
-Reduce supplier base and optimise total cost of ownership across categories 
-Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and legal requirements 
-Support CAPEX procurement and collaborate with global teams on high-value spend 
-Partner with internal teams including operations, engineering, logistics, and finance 
 
What We're Looking For 
-Proven experience in procurement managerial role ( 5+ years) 
-Strong negotiation and contract management experience 
-Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) 
-Commercially astute with strong analytical skills 
-Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
-Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels 
-Proactive, hands-on, and driven to improve processes and deliver results 
 
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of procurement within the UK and play a key role in shaping and developing the function moving forward. 
 
If this role is of interest, please apply with a copy of your latest CV today

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