Global Procurement Lead

As a Global Procurement Lead in Linesight, you will drive the strategic management and execution of procurement activities on a global scale. The role will involve working cross-functionally with internal teams, key stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to drive cost-effective purchasing strategies, ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability in all procurement operations.

The role will be responsible for establishing the global procurement strategy including the development of strategy, processes and policies to enable a strategic, efficient and flexible procurement approach.

In this role you will:

Strategic Procurement Leadership:

• Lead the global procurement strategy and execution for professional construction services, including cost management, project management, project controls, health and safety and other key service categories. Align procurement initiatives with overall business objectives to ensure the company’s strategic goals are met. Be able to understand and challenge existing ways of working, using knowledge of best practice and new developments to help us improve approach, providing recommendations in relation to structure and provide clear roles and responsibilities that are applicable and or appropriate for all relevant global and legal jurisdictions. 

Vendor Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with global/local suppliers and service providers, negotiating contracts, monitoring supplier performance, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop & assess contractual terms and conditions and supplier assessment & due diligence.

Cost Optimization and Efficiency:

• Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency while maintaining high service quality and supplier reliability. Develop and maintain a procurement budget and targets for cost savings. 

Contract Management:

• Lead and manage contract negotiations for professional construction services and global service agreements, including pricing structures, key terms, and conditions. Ensure all contracts are compliant with legal and regulatory standards, protect the organization's interests, and are structured to minimize risks. Collaborate within IPS Enterprise to ensure any agreements or proposals leverage existing enterprise relationship agreements, or that any new proposals can be scaled within the enterprise.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g., finance, legal, HR, IT) to understand their needs and provide tailored procurement solutions. Facilitate regular communication to ensure procurement strategies align with departmental goals.

Risk Management:

• Assess and manage procurement risks related to market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and compliance. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.

Global Procurement Compliance:

• Ensure that procurement activities across all regions comply with local and international regulations, ethical standards, and company policies.

Market Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitor and analyze market trends, pricing, and supplier capabilities to identify new opportunities, mitigate risks, and inform procurement strategies. Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership regarding procurement performance.

 We would love to hear from you if you have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Evidence of experience in global procurement, with a focus on contractor management and professional construction services.
• Demonstratable proven track record in leading large, complex procurement initiatives and negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement best practices, market dynamics, and supplier management.
• Up to date specialist knowledge of legislation, standards, and best practice relevant to Procurement, as well as owning excellent and demonstrable understanding of Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in working across multiple regions and navigating the complexities of global end-to-end strategic procurement, ideally having had some exposure to Professional Services, Consultancy or International Development procurement and contract management, to include the tendering process; drafting, negotiating, and managing the procurement process; monitoring, reviewing, and evaluation of contract compliance, with both scale and volume.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in procurement software and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Leadership experience, with the ability to manage teams and drive results.
• Ability to think strategically and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 Preferred Skills

• Accreditation through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
• Experience in the professional construction services industry
• Experience in developing and managing contractor management program for construction services.
• Certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CIPS).
• Experience working in global environments.

 Working Environment:

• Collaborative team culture.
• Occasional international travel may be required.