Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead

Swindon | £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits

12-Month FTC with Strong Potential to Become Permanent

Are you a commercially astute procurement professional who thrives on delivering value, influencing stakeholders, and leading complex sourcing projects?

We're partnering with a leading national organisation to recruit an experienced Procurement Lead who will play a pivotal role in delivering a major business transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of strategic procurement activity, drive significant commercial value, and make a real impact across a large-scale operational business.

As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you'll lead procurement initiatives from concept to contract award, challenge the status quo, and build high-performing supplier partnerships that deliver measurable results.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the end-to-end procurement lifecycle across key programme categories.
• Developing and delivering sourcing strategies that drive value, efficiency and innovation.
• Managing complex tenders and RFx processes through eSourcing platforms and traditional procurement routes.
• Conducting market analysis and supplier evaluations to identify best-in-class solutions.
• Negotiating commercial agreements and contract terms to secure the best outcomes.
• Supporting Facilities and Property stakeholders with procurement and contract management activity.
• Managing JCT contracts and ensuring robust governance and compliance.
• Building and developing strategic supplier relationships through effective SRM.
• Creating and monitoring KPIs and SLAs to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement.
• Influencing and engaging stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing the full procurement lifecycle within a complex environment.
• Strong category management and strategic sourcing experience.
• Procurement and contract management expertise relating to JCT contracts.
• Experience supporting Facilities and Property functions.
• Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrable success delivering cost savings, value enhancement and risk mitigation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience leading procurement governance and supplier performance programmes.
• Knowledge of eSourcing, contract management, SRM and procurement systems.

What's In It For You?

Company Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Holiday Buy Scheme

5% Matched Pension Contribution

4x Salary Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sharesave Scheme

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Parking

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation during an exciting period of transformation, where procurement is recognised as a key driver of business success.

Although this position is initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract, it sits within a growing and evolving function. Our client values and invests in exceptional talent, and there is a genuine opportunity for the successful candidate to transition into a permanent role following the completion of the FTC.

If you're ready to take ownership of high-profile procurement projects and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today.