Lead Procurement Manager/Direct Material/Data Centre/Category
City of London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hybrid / WFH Options
Experis UK
Lead Procurement Manager - Direct Materials (PAYE Contract) Location: Hybrid with one day in central London office Contract Type: PAYE - 18 months Industry: Technology/Data Center/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 … 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 Center, industrial, or complex technical procurement. Hands More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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