Procurement Lead (18-month FTC)
Quick answer
The Adolescent Health Study is hiring a remote-based Procurement Lead paying £57k-£65k to manage commercial strategy, supplier relationships, and public procurement compliance for their UK-wide research initiative.
- Role
- Procurement Lead (18-month FTC)
- Organization
- Adolescent Health Study
- Location
- Remote (with travel to London, Edinburgh, and other UK locations)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £57,000 - £65,000
- Category
- Finance & Administration
- Apply by
- 2026-07-12
The role
The Adolescent Health Study is seeking a Procurement Lead to manage commercial strategy and contract governance for their UKRI-funded longitudinal research initiative. This role involves overseeing end-to-end procurement processes, ensuring compliance with UK public procurement regulations, and managing strategic supplier relationships. The successful candidate will provide commercial expertise to support the study's operational objectives and ensure ethical, value-driven expenditure of public funds. This position is offered as an 18-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanency.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals and funding requirements.
- Oversee end-to-end tendering, evaluation, and contract lifecycle management.
- Ensure strict compliance with the UK Procurement Act and public funding audit requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver value-driven procurement solutions.
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks across all supplier engagements.
What it takes
- Professional qualification in procurement or supply chain (e.g., CIPS Level 5).
- Degree in business, finance, law, or a related field.
- Proven track record managing complex procurement exercises in a public authority environment.
- Strong understanding of UK public procurement regulations and best practices.
- Experience drafting and reviewing complex research, clinical, or grant-related contracts.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
The role is remote, though the post-holder must be willing and able to travel to London, Edinburgh, and other locations across the UK as required.
What is the compensation for this role?
The salary for this Procurement Lead position is between £57,000 and £65,000 per annum.
What is the deadline to apply?
All applications must be submitted by 11:00 PM on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
What level of procurement experience is required?
Candidates must have a professional qualification such as CIPS Level 5 and a proven track record of managing complex procurement and commercial contracts in regulated public authority environments.
How to apply
Apply directly on Adolescent Health Study's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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