Job title: Procurement Lead
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: 01/04/2026
Salary Range: up to 62,000
Benefits Package: Company car/allowance, Pension, Annual Leave and many others
Location: Whitehaven
Full Site Based/Hybrid/Remote Working: On site, Hybrid work after probation
Hours of work: 40 hours per week
Role Information
- Lead and develop the procurement function, setting strategic objectives, implementing best-practice processes, and ensuring governance, compliance and sustainable procurement standards.
- Manage and mentor a small procurement team, setting KPIs, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.
- Develop and maintain strong supply chain relationships, identifying key strategic partners and encouraging innovation and value creation.
- Lead procurement activities during the bidding and tender stage, working closely with Directors and bid teams to define procurement strategies, identify key suppliers/subcontractors and support competitive tender submissions.
- Manage the full tender process, including reviewing ITT documentation, inviting tenders, monitoring submissions, assessing commercial offers and preparing detailed price comparison analyses.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and financial standing, reviewing alternative solutions, monitoring validity periods and supporting accurate tender calculations.
- Oversee procurement delivery post-award, establishing tender and contract award strategies, managing project procurement schedules, selecting suppliers and monitoring supply chain performance.
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Ideally someone with previous procurement background.
- Construction knowledge is desirable but not essential.
- Health and Safety knowledge.
UK National Security Vetting Status: Ability to gain SC Clearance
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Company information:
This Permanent vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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