Procurement Lead -  Base salary c£60k p.a. - Hybrid / Daresbury officeA rare opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Lead to join a global organisation that deliver IT infrastructure solutions and bring IT solutions to life from initial deployment through upgrades and decommissions. The role:Manage complex procurement activities or processes at a country-wide level.Administer contracts, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery in accordance with program requirements.Negotiate favourable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with supplier. May be involved in follow up of large projects.Ability to lead a small team (<10) in operational tasks management:Strategic procurementSupplier ManagementRFPsManaging across all assetsCommsSoftwareEngineering supportTestersFleetHealth & welfareTo apply you should have the following skills and experience:Procurement experience gained in managing supply chain environment/logistics and or vendor management.Solid negotiations experienceHigh level of budgeting & planning skillsComplexity and problem solving - Ability to own and solve complex tasks that are part of a large project and/or may work on complex projects of large scope. May lead small projects on own.Advanced knowledge and expertise within a specific technical or professional discipline with an advanced understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.Collaboration & Influencing skills - Strong relationship builder with the gravitas to interact with and influence key stakeholders on significant matters.Procurement Industry recognised certificationsStuart GrahamClick Recruitment(url removed)