V06023 - Senior Procurement Professional

Senior Procurement Professional – Infrastructure / ConstructionBarrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 1–2 Days Per Week Onsite)6-Month Contract£23.00 per hour PAYEBPSS & SC Clearance Required (UK Eyes Only)We are currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Professional to join a leading defence organisation, supporting major infrastructure and construction programmes in Barrow.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in delivering sourcing, contracting, and supply chain activities across complex projects within a highly regulated environment.Key Responsibilities• Provide commercial and supply chain support across infrastructure and construction delivery programmes.• Develop and manage procurement plans to meet stakeholder and project requirements.• Support sourcing and contracting activities, including tender development, evaluation, and contract award.• Identify and manage procurement risks, issues, and commercial liabilities.• Ensure procurement and contract documentation is completed to a high standard.• Support supplier negotiations to achieve the best commercial outcomes.• Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain strategies.• Manage communication and issue resolution throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.• Ensure compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements.• Support bid activity and cost planning to ensure programme budgets are achieved.• Track and report cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.About You• Previous procurement or supply chain experience within the infrastructure or construction sector.• Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and commercial principles.• Experience managing supplier performance and contractual relationships.• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.Desirable Experience• Client-side procurement experience.• Experience working within public sector, defence, or other regulated environments.• Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC construction contracts.TPBN1_UKTJ