Senior Procurement Professional

Senior Procurement Professional - Infrastructure / Construction Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid - 1-2 Days Per Week Onsite) 6-Month Contract £23.00 per hour PAYE BPSS & SC Clearance Required (UK Eyes Only)We are currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Professional to join a leading defence organisation, supporting major infrastructure and construction programmes in Barrow.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in delivering sourcing, contracting, and supply chain activities across complex projects within a highly regulated environment.Key Responsibilities• Provide commercial and supply chain support across infrastructure and construction delivery programmes. • Develop and manage procurement plans to meet stakeholder and project requirements. • Support sourcing and contracting activities, including tender development, evaluation, and contract award. • Identify and manage procurement risks, issues, and commercial liabilities. • Ensure procurement and contract documentation is completed to a high standard. • Support supplier negotiations to achieve the best commercial outcomes. • Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain strategies. • Manage communication and issue resolution throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. • Ensure compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements. • Support bid activity and cost planning to ensure programme budgets are achieved. • Track and report cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.About You• Previous procurement or supply chain experience within the infrastructure or construction sector. • Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and commercial principles. • Experience managing supplier performance and contractual relationships. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Desirable Experience• Client-side procurement experience. • Experience working within public sector, defence, or other regulated environments. • Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC construction contracts.