INTERIM GLOBAL PROCUREMENT LEAD

If you are an interim procurement leader who combines strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, and you are motivated by solving complex supply challenges in a global manufacturing environment, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for someone who can bring pace, commercial discipline and strategic category leadership to protect security of supply, unlock value and strengthen supplier performance across a complex international manufacturing environment. This would be for a period of c10 months whilst our Procurement Lead is on maternity leave.

Why this role matters

Our supplier base is central to how Victrex delivers for customers globally. As Interim Global Procurement Lead, you will lead delivery of the sourcing strategy for key categories. You will lead the team to deliver supplier negotiations, manage significant contracts and build robust dual-sourcing routes for strategic and business-critical materials.

What you’ll do

· Lead the global procurement strategy balancing cost, quality, resilience and continuity of supply.

· Lead the team in identifying, evaluate and select suppliers that meet business, technical and customer requirements.

· Negotiate, execute and manage complex supplier contracts in line with corporate policies and governance.

· Manage KPIs and SLAs, driving corrective action and supplier development where needed.

· Analyse category performance and spend to identify productivity, savings and continuous improvement opportunities.

· Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and business leaders to deliver sourcing projects and category plans.

What you’ll bring

· Strong procurement leadership and category management experience in a multinational, regulated or technically complex environment.

· A proven track record in supplier sourcing, negotiation, contract management and supplier performance improvement.

· Commercial confidence, analytical judgement and the ability to turn market insight and spend data into clear decisions.

· Experience managing high-value, complex or international supplier relationships.

· Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and business case presentation skills.

· The ability to work at pace, challenge constructively and bring structure to ambiguity.

· CIPS/MCIPS qualification, or progress towards it, would be advantageous.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE.

At present, we are not accepting any candidates via a recruitment agency or third party.

About Victrex

Victrex is an innovative world leader in high-performance PEEK (Poly Ether Ether Ketone) and PAEK (Poly Aryl Ether Ketone) polymer solutions focusing on the strategic markets of automotive, aerospace, energy and industrial, electronics and medical. Every day, millions of people use products and applications containing our materials – from smartphones, aeroplanes and cars to energy operations and medical devices.

With over 40 years‘ experience, we are developing world leading solutions with PEEK and PAEK-based polymers and selected semi-finished and finished parts which enable environmental and societal benefit for our customers and our markets and drive value for our shareholders

Vision and culture

At Victrex, we have a clear purpose: to deliver transformational and sustainable solutions that address global material challenges.

Our core values of passion, innovation, and performance are at the heart of everything we do. We are a company that thrives on human-centred leadership, valuing curiosity, adaptability, and collaboration in a fast-paced, digitally enabled world. We believe in empowering individuals, rather than seeing barriers to progress.

We are looking for individuals who are comfortable working in an environment that values digital and AI-driven solutions, who see technology as an enabler rather than a challenge. At Victrex, we foster a culture of continuous learning, agility, and adaptability, where employees are encouraged to embrace new ways of working, leverage data-driven insights, and drive meaningful change.

As we continue to evolve, we need people who are not just contributors but change accelerators … individuals who champion innovation, and drive transformation with a growth mindset. Whether through digitalisation, process improvement, or human-centred leadership, our employees play a crucial role in shaping the future of our business.

Our leadership approach is built on empowerment, inclusion, and collaboration. We value people who lead with empathy and authenticity, fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives and ideas can thrive. We work hard to ensure that our teams are engaged, motivated, and equipped to navigate an ever-changing landscape.

Sustainability is core to our strategy. We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting society through our sustainable products and making a positive impact on our local communities. We are proud to be recognised as a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and to be voted as one of the best places to work by ‘The Sunday Times’ in 2025. Victrex is looking for an experienced interim procurement leader - a high-impact role for someone who can bring pace, commercial discipline and strategic category leadership to protect security of supply, unlock value and strengthen supplier performance across a complex international manufacturing environment.

Our aim is to provide the support of accessibility and community within Victrex for everyone. So, if you need any help, advice or just want a confidential chat regarding any Diversity, Equity or Inclusion matters even before you apply to Victrex, then here is what you need to know:

The enabling support that Victrex prides itself on giving, starts from when anyone applies or wants to apply to join our team.

We are always here to help provide any ‘reasonable adjustments’ you may need during your application process. So please contact us to discuss your specific requirements in more depth.

We even have a dedicated email that anyone can use to reach out for help, advice, and a confidential chat......whatever you need to know, and to help ensure an equitable solution, that’s right for you, right from the start!

That email is: enablerecruitment@victrex.com

Victrex values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.