Procurement Lead
CV-LibraryLondoncontractPosted: 26 June 2026
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Copello are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Lead to join a growing Project Procurement team supporting major infrastructure and engineering bids across the UK & Ireland.
This is a strategic role where you'll work closely with bid and capture teams to develop procurement strategies, build supply chain solutions and lead commercial engagement with suppliers and partners throughout the work-winning lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement and supply chain strategy for major bids and pursuits.
* Develop partnering, teaming and workshare agreements.
* Drive supplier engagement, selection and subcontracting activities.
* Support make/buy decisions and supply chain design.
* Work closely with commercial teams on contracting models and negotiations.
* Champion procurement best practice and support procurement transformation across the business.
The successful Procurement Lead will have the following experience:
* Extensive Procurement & Supply Chain experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure or other project-based contracting organisations.
* Proven experience supporting work-winning, bids or major pursuits.
* Strong knowledge of NEC4 subcontracting, partnering and commercial agreements.
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Experience developing procurement strategies and managing complex supplier relationships.
* Engineering sector experience is highly desirable.
Role is paying up to £500 per day (inside IR35) on an initial 6 month basis
Copello are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Lead to join a growing Project Procurement team supporting major infrastructure and engineering bids across the UK & Ireland.
This is a strategic role where you'll work closely with bid and capture teams to develop procurement strategies, build supply chain solutions and lead commercial engagement with suppliers and partners throughout the work-winning lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement and supply chain strategy for major bids and pursuits.
* Develop partnering, teaming and workshare agreements.
* Drive supplier engagement, selection and subcontracting activities.
* Support make/buy decisions and supply chain design.
* Work closely with commercial teams on contracting models and negotiations.
* Champion procurement best practice and support procurement transformation across the business.
The successful Procurement Lead will have the following experience:
* Extensive Procurement & Supply Chain experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure or other project-based contracting organisations.
* Proven experience supporting work-winning, bids or major pursuits.
* Strong knowledge of NEC4 subcontracting, partnering and commercial agreements.
* Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills.
* Experience developing procurement strategies and managing complex supplier relationships.
* Engineering sector experience is highly desirable.
Role is paying up to £500 per day (inside IR35) on an initial 6 month basis