What's involved with this role: Role: Procurement Process Team Lead Job Ref: QAD 2952/2403 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate Hours per week: 37 hours per week Contract Length: Anticipated 18 month s Location: Reading, West Berkshire - hybrid We are seeking a Procurement Process Team Lead to oversee contract management plans, governance data, and supplier relationships. This role involves monitoring contract performance, implementing corrective actions, and escalating issues as needed to ensure effective programme delivery. A strong understanding of PCR 2015 and PA 2023 regulations is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, maintaining governance standards, and driving continuous improvement in supplier performance. Key requirements include experience in tendering, procurement strategies, supply chain management, and contract performance monitoring. The ideal candidate will have excellent stakeholder management skills, the ability to train staff on procurement and contract processes, and act as a key point of contact for escalations. Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to risk management are essential to succeed in this role. Key accountabilities: Management of contract performance, quality, cost, KPIs (key performance indicators) and supplier relationships to ensure on-time delivery. Preparation of Procurement Strategies and Contract Recommendations to support strategic sourcing decisions. Day to day buying activities, forging close working relationships with key stakeholders to promote early supply chain engagement Report existing and known future demand schedules, specifications and risks to ensure the procurement strategy, category strategy and supplier management plans align with business needs. Key requirements: Experience of end-to-end tendering process Understanding of training, and manual creation Knowledge of PCR 2015 and PA 2023 Stakeholder and supply chain management Knowledge of procurement strategies and contract management Ability to monitor, mentor, and train staff Familiarity with JAGGAER or Ariba systems (desirable). Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Security Clearance: SC highly desirable; candidates with active SC clearance will be fast-tracked. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Am Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.