Senior Procurement Lead

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Procurement Lead to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space. This role will shape sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and contract execution across complex construction-related procurement activities. The Senior Procurement Lead will partner closely with technical and client stakeholders to ensure awards, compliance, and supply continuity support project delivery and commercial goals. The position also requires a strong commercial mindset, market awareness, and the ability to drive process improvement across procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sourcing strategies from supply chain partner identification through material receipt
• Analyze industry trends and recommend actions to support business needs
• Act as a strategic partner aligned with client technical teams
• Lead decision-making for vendor awards using market knowledge
• Gather commodity and product-specific market intelligence
• Evaluate bids for best overall value against specifications
• Manage contract development with attention to detail and oversee compliance
• Create statements of work and performance terms for projects
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure supply continuity and risk mitigation
• Utilize client procurement systems while ensuring compliance
• Continuously review procurement practices for legal adherence
• Drive innovation within procurement and supply chain processes

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive procurement experience with leadership responsibilities
• Experience in construction within pharmaceutical or medical device sectors, or EPC oil and gas background
• Degree in procurement or supply chain management
• CIPS certification or currently working toward completion
• Strong problem-solving skills and a commercial mindset
• Proven ability to build relationships with teams and clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with culturally diverse and passionate teams
• Empowerment to take responsibility for career progression
• Access to extensive industry experience and skillset expansion
• Supportive work environment fostering strong relationships
• Potential assistance for CIPS certification completion

Pay

Compensation: $108,000 – $145,067 annually