Procurement Lead

Procurement Lead | £70,000–£80,000 | Fully Remote

I'm working with a growing technology business looking to appoint a Procurement Lead to establish and develop its procurement function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who enjoys building things from the ground up, taking ownership and having a genuine impact on how a business operates.

The role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders across Legal, Commercial, Finance, IT and Operations to introduce procurement processes, establish governance frameworks and develop a longer-term procurement strategy.

Key responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the procurement function, developing processes, policies and governance frameworks.
• Review the existing supplier base, contracts and organisational spend.
• Develop and implement a procurement strategy and 12–36 month roadmap.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs and tender processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms and support contract negotiations alongside Legal and Commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimisation and improved commercial value.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business and embed procurement best practice.

What they're looking for:

• Experience in a Procurement Manager, Procurement Lead or Strategic Sourcing position.
• Experience establishing procurement processes, governance and operating models.
• Strong end-to-end procurement and supplier negotiation experience.
• Good commercial and contract management knowledge.
• Experience with spend analysis and supplier management.
• A proactive, self-sufficient individual who is comfortable working autonomously.
• Someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

The details:

• Salary: £70,000–£80,000
• Location: Fully remote (UK)
• Office locations: Manchester, Newbury and Birmingham
• Working arrangements: Fully remote

This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a procurement function, shape how it operates and make a real difference within an established and growing technology business.

If you're interested in hearing more, or know someone who could be a good fit, please get in touch with Abigail Bailey at abigail.bailey@arguilesearch.com