Senior Procurement Practitioner
?? Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid: 2–3 days WFH)
?? 37 hours per week | 12-month contract
?? £23.70 per hour (PAYE)
?? BPSS + SC Clearance Required (UK Eyes Only)

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Procurement Practitioner to join a growing Supply Chain Excellence Governance & Assurance team. Reporting to the Procurement Leader, you will play a central role in ensuring robust governance and assurance across the supply chain function, supporting critical submarine programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing
*Lead and support governance & assurance activities across the central Supply Chain function and its programmes
*Ensure adherence to governance processes and verify the integrity of assurance activities
*Manage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, promoting the value of Supply Chain
*Support and maintain the Supply Chain Excellence Assurance Schedule
*Conduct process confirmations, reviews, and audits in line with quality standards
*Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the function
*Manage and track actions within the submarine action management system
*Collaborate with Shared Services and programme teams to identify efficiencies and opportunities
*Contribute to knowledge management to reduce single points of failure
*Support performance reporting and evidence gathering for assurance activities
Knowledge & Experience
*Procurement lifecycle
*Supplier and stakeholder management
*Contract placement and management
*Commercial and legal aspects of contracts
*Project management and logistics lifecycle
*Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g. ISO standards, export control, nuclear or security standards) is advantageous
Skills
*Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team
*Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
*Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
*Data gathering and reporting capability
Qualifications
*CIPS (desirable, not essential)
*ISO 9001 auditing experience (highly desirable)
About the Team
You’ll be joining a growing Supply Chain Excellence organisation of 50+ professionals, working across major submarine programmes. This role includes line management responsibility for two Procurement Professionals and offers the chance to shape governance practices in a critical national programme.