Procurement Manager

Procurement Program Manager (PPM)

Pay: £ 49 per hr UMB

Location: Hybrid / Flexible / Preston base location (UK & Europe travel required)

Sector: Energy / Nuclear / Engineering

Contract Type: Contractor 12 months rolling duration

Travel: Up to 20% across Europe

Hours of work: Monday – Friday / 8am-4pm

Inside IR35: Yes

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Program Manager (PPM) to join a global supply chain team supporting complex engineering and energy projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong project management expertise to lead procurement programmes, drive sourcing strategies, and manage supplier relationships across a diverse international supply chain. The successful candidate will lead multiple procurement projects, working with cross-functional teams to ensure successful programme delivery and supplier performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver multiple procurement programmes and projects from planning through execution.
• Develop sourcing and procurement strategies aligned to project objectives.
• Manage end-to-end RFx activities, including supplier engagement, tendering, evaluation and negotiation.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, commercial terms and contractual agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance, capacity, capability and risk.
• Support supplier rationalisation, localisation initiatives and cost-saving programmes.
• Drive contract management activities, including change management and entitlement negotiations.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Commercial and Project teams to ensure procurement readiness.
• Identify and remove project roadblocks, escalating issues where required.
• Support international sourcing activities and best-cost country sourcing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance requirements and industry regulations.

About You

You'll be a commercially minded procurement professional who thrives in a project-driven environment and can confidently engage with stakeholders and suppliers at all levels.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualified in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in procurement, supply chain or strategic sourcing.
• Strong experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Proven capability in supplier relationship management (SRM).
• Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading RFx processes and sourcing strategies.
• Ability to operate effectively within international teams and supplier networks.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Desirable Experience

• Energy, nuclear or highly regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of EMEA supplier markets.
• International sourcing experience.
• SAP and/or Ariba experience.
• Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools.
• Additional European languages (Polish, Czech, Romanian, French, Italian or Spanish).
• Global project management experience.

Key Skills

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Project & Programme Management
• Cost Reduction & Value Creation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Supply Chain Strategy
• Risk Management
• Commercial Negotiation

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo BPSS Security clearance prior to starting.

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Company information:

This contract 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.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.