Our leading Finance Sector Client is undergoing a time of significant growth and transformation as they integrate a recent corporate acquisition. To support these endeavours, they are seeking to hire an experienced Procurement Lead. The Procurement Lead will be responsible for overseeing the procurement function, ensuring alignment with the organisation''s strategic objectives and compliance with regulatory standards. This role involves managing procurement governance, driving effective supplier performance oversight, and leading policy development and implementation. Working with their direct reports, peers and stakeholders, the Procurement Lead will facilitate high-level procurement discussions, oversee supplier risk management, and ensure effective contract and audit review processes. Wider responsibilities will include: Leading the governance of procurement activities, developing ethical practices that ensure accountability and transparency. Leading the team acting as the primary point of contact for procurement-related queries and guidance across the business, working with relationship and policy owners across the group Ensuring an effective control environment through developing and maintaining effective supplier oversight. Ensuring and assuring supplier performance against contractual obligations and managing risk in line with the company''s risk tolerance and appetite. Oversee audit, regulatory, and compliance issues related to supplier management Develop, ..... full job details .....