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Global Procurement Director

United Kingdom, Cheshire 80000.00 - 110000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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We are supporting an international organisation within a complex engineering and technical environment in the appointment of a newly created Global Procurement Director role, based in North Cheshire. This strategic leadership position has been established to build and drive a cohesive global procurement strategy across both direct and indirect spend within a multi-site international operating environment. Reporting into senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping procurement structure, governance, and long-term supplier strategy, delivering commercial value while supporting operational growth and innovation.

Job Responsibility

  • Develop and implement a global procurement strategy across direct and indirect spend
  • Lead strategic sourcing, supplier strategy, and commercial negotiations
  • Partner with senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, and finance
  • Drive procurement transformation, governance, and performance frameworks
  • Build and lead a high-performing international procurement function

Requirements

  • Senior procurement leadership experience within engineering, manufacturing, or technical environments
  • Proven responsibility across both direct and indirect procurement categories
  • Experience building or transforming procurement functions or operating models
  • Strong commercial acumen and global sourcing expertise
  • Executive-level stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
  • Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience

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