Senior Procurement Manager – Head of Procurement – Defence

Michael Page (UK)

• Senior Procurement Manager – Lead strategic procurement initiatives.
• Based in Cheshire, within the nuclear and defence sectors.

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a large organisation in the nuclear and defence, renowned for its significant contributions to the sector. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions and maintaining the highest standards in its operations.

Job Description

As a Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Leader you will;

• Managing a team and driving performance with strategic influence
• Lead the team through the concept and design phase, progressing toward full delivery
• Provide strategic commercial leadership across procurement activities, including NEC4 contract negotiations (pre- and post-award)
• Support the team and help oversee ITT processes, category regulations, agreement approvals, and post-contract efficiency tracking
• Grow and develop tailored supply chains to meet project-specific needs, including capital investment planning and niche JV arrangements
• Engage and influence complex stakeholder groups including engineering, project management, quality, health & safety, and security
• Represent the workstream at senior levels, manage escalations, and act as a strategic partner to the clients
• Guide subcontract readiness and ensure procurement strategies align with delivery objectives
• Foster a high-performing team culture and support capability development across direct and indirect reports

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Procurement Manager / Procurement Leader should have:

• Experience: 5-10 years in line management, must be within complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
• Commercial Acumen: Deep understanding of NEC4 contracts, procurement frameworks, and strategic sourcing.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across technical and operational domains and grow out the supply chain offering
• Leadership Style: Calm, pragmatic, and resilient under pressure; able to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity
• Project Delivery: Experience managing £100M+ procurement portfolios and building new supply chains
• Sector Background: Defence or nuclear preferred; transferable experience from other regulated sectors considered
• Governance: Comfortable operating in governance-heavy environments with strong strategic challenge and oversight capabilities

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of approximately c£75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your professional and personal well-being.
• Opportunity to work within a large organisation with opportunities to develop your career as the business grows

Join this exciting opportunity in Cheshire and make a significant impact as a Senior Procurement Manager/ Head of Procurement. As a Procurement Leader you can help shape and impact the organisation as well as have the opportunity to progress. Apply today to take the next step in your career. Please only apply if you have the experience and are able to commute to Cheshire I