Procurement Team Lead

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The Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Team Lead to oversee procurement operations within our SMT design and manufacturing business. This role will be responsible for leading a team of procurement professionals, driving sourcing strategies, managing KPIs, and ensuring effective category management to support business objectives.

What will I be delivering?

Key Responsibilities:

• ­ Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve manufacturing and business goals.

• ­ Set clear objectives and monitor team performance against KPIs.

• ­ Negotiate supplier contracts to secure optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.

• ­ Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring resilience and reliability.

• ­ Take ownership of assigned procurement categories (e.g. electronic components, raw materials, manufacturing services).

• ­ Drive cost savings, supplier innovation, and long-term value creation.

• ­ Establish and track procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, lead times, compliance).

• ­ Provide regular reports and insights to senior management.

• ­ Ensure adherence to company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

• ­ Analyse procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

• ­ Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs.

• Support new product introduction (NPI) projects with timely sourcing and supplier engagement.

What do I need to bring with me?

Skills & Qualifications:

• ­ Proven experience in procurement leadership within manufacturing (preferably electronics/SMT).

• ­ Strong knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and category management.

• ­ Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• ­ Analytical mindset with ability to interpret data and drive KPI improvements.

• ­ Proficiency in procurement systems and ERP tools.

• ­ Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (CIPS qualification desirable).

  Personal Attributes:

• ­ Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.

• ­ Strong leadership and people management skills.

• ­ Results-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• ­ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.

Benefits for working at Concurrent

• 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.

• Annual profit share bonus.

• Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.

• Death in service benefit & income protection.

• Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.

• Employee referral scheme.

• Enhanced parental leave.

• Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

• One paid volunteering day per year.

• Private Health Insurance through Bupa.

• YuLife wellbeing app.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.