Procurement Lead
Posted 1 week ago by Harvey Nash
£105 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Lead role is a 12-month contract position requiring over 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within the oil and gas or construction industries. The ideal candidate should possess strong skills in contract negotiations, strategy development, and supplier management, along with familiarity with procurement systems. Additional experience in joint ventures or specific projects in Iraq is advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead procurement activities and manage supplier relationships.
- Negotiate contracts and develop procurement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with standard contracting procedures.
- Manage complex processes and competing priorities effectively.
- Utilize procurement systems such as Ariba and MS 365.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in procurement.
- Strong contract negotiation skills.
- Experience in strategy development and supplier management.
- Knowledge of SAPP and SAP Ariba.
- Familiarity with oil/gas industry and technical conversations.
- Able to navigate bureaucracy and complex processes.
Salary (Rate): £105.00/hr
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Contract Length: 12 months
Key Requirements
Experience : 5+ years in procurement (oil & gas /construction/other industries are preferred).
Nice-to-haves : Joint venture (JV) or Iraq experience (e.g., Rumaila, Chevron, ENI, Total).
Knowledge of SAPP (standard contracting procedures) and SAP Ariba.
Oil/gas or wells knowledge, rigs exposure, or ability to hold a technical conversation.
Skills : Strong in contract negotiations, strategy development, supplier management, and compliance.
Familiar with procurement systems (Ariba, Teams, MS 365).
Able to manage bureaucracy, competing priorities, and complex processes.