Procurement Lead

Brightwell; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Sourcing Lead to manage procurement activities and supplier relationships. The role requires an experienced procurement professional with strong negotiation and analytical skills. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments and drive sustainable procurement practices. Benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonuses

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions

Family-friendly policies

Free health assessments

Professional study support

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing/procurement or similar role (3+ years).
• Strong negotiation and commercial mindset.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support business owners in selecting suppliers through research and analysis.
• Lead and manage RFI/RFP processes.
• Build and nurture strong supplier relationships.
• Analyse procurement spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Project management

Independence

Education

Professional certification in procurement

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Join Our Team: Sourcing Lead (Part Time)

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Employment Type: Part Time

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to take the lead in a stand‑alone role, where you can drive forward all things procurement? Within this role you will be working with a newly implemented supplier management system and will play a critical role in building and maintaining effective supplier relationships and performance, whilst collaborating with relevant departments to ensure effective delivery from suppliers to the business.

What You’ll Do

• Support first‑line business owners in identifying and selecting suppliers through in‑depth research and analysis of financial stability, capacity, reputation, and quality standards.
• Lead and manage end‑to‑end RFI/RFP processes, ensuring decisions are transparent, evidence‑based, and fully auditable.
• Build and nurture strong supplier relationships to foster collaboration and deliver long‑term value.
• Analyse procurement spend and identify cost‑saving opportunities through strategic sourcing and category management.
• Partner with Compliance and Risk teams to conduct supplier due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and KPI tracking.
• Oversee smooth onboarding of new suppliers, ensuring seamless integration with finance systems and business processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Finance, Risk, and other stakeholders to align procurement activities with budgets and business objectives.
• Maintain accurate sourcing documentation and provide regular reporting on supplier performance, cost savings, and key procurement metrics.
• Champion sustainable procurement practices, ensuring supplier compliance with ESG goals and TCFD reporting requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Proven experience in sourcing/procurement or a similar role within the financial/professional services sector (3+ years).
• Strong negotiation and commercial mindset.
• Experience ensuring all relevant standards and best practices (including TCFD requirements) are met in relation to supply chain management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in procurement software and tools.
• Background in financial analytics/reporting with ability to present to internal and external stakeholders.
• Industry network to maintain and promote best practices.

Desirable

• Professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience with ESG integration and sustainability practices in procurement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses of up to 10‑20%.
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.
• Employer pension contributions of 15‑17% (depending on age).
• Salary‑sized life insurance.
• Family‑friendly policies including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption, paternity leave).
• Free health assessments and health cash plan.
• Professional study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness platform access.
• Free on‑site parking.

Inclusive Work Environment

Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and strive to create a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell’s RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.