Procurement Lead

Role can be based on a hybrid basis from any of our clients sites nationwide.

Copello are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Lead to join a growing Project Procurement team supporting major infrastructure and engineering bids across the UK & Ireland.

This is a strategic role where you'll work closely with bid and capture teams to develop procurement strategies, build supply chain solutions and lead commercial engagement with suppliers and partners throughout the work-winning lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain strategy for major bids and pursuits.
• Develop partnering, teaming and workshare agreements.
• Drive supplier engagement, selection and subcontracting activities.
• Support make/buy decisions and supply chain design.
• Work closely with commercial teams on contracting models and negotiations.
• Champion procurement best practice and support procurement transformation across the business.

The successful Procurement Lead will have the following experience:

• Extensive Procurement & Supply Chain experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure or other project-based contracting organisations.
• Proven experience supporting work-winning, bids or major pursuits.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 subcontracting, partnering and commercial agreements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience developing procurement strategies and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Engineering sector experience is highly desirable.

Role is paying up to £500 per day (inside IR35) on an initial 6 month basis.