Senior Procurement Manager

Overview

In this Senior Procurement Manager role, you will lead procurement strategy and end-to-end activities for major infrastructure programmes across public and private sectors. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and supply chains to maximise value, manage risk, and drive commercial outcomes. The position offers flexible, hybrid working and a path to grow procurement capability within a expanding consultancy team. You will influence procurement services and develop trusted relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible and hybrid working
• professional development opportunities
• competitive benefits
• support for career progression
• collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with client objectives and project needs
• Lead end-to-end procurement across the lifecycle from requirements to mobilisation
• Manage tender processes, evaluations, and supplier recommendations
• Apply procurement and commercial expertise to improve value for money and manage risk
• Support contract mobilisation, supplier relationship management and performance improvement
• Collaborate with clients and partners to optimise supply chain performance
• Provide contractual guidance using NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other relevant forms
• Navigate public procurement regulations and the Procurement Act 2023
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Support business development, bids, and proposals to grow client accounts
• Promote procurement best practice and develop the team
• Mentor colleagues and contribute to high-performing procurement capability

Key requirements

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management or related discipline (preferred but not explicitly fixed)
• Membership of or commitment to pursuing a relevant professional body such as CIPS
• Experience delivering procurement services on major programmes or complex infrastructure projects
• Experience in utilities, transport, energy, defence or similar complex environments
• Proven track record in developing procurement strategies and end-to-end procurement delivery
• Experience with contract mobilisation, supplier relationship management and performance improvement
• Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or other industry-standard contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify procurement risks and improve value for money
• Experience working with both public and private sector organisations and understanding procurement regulations including the Procurement Act 2023
• Client-facing experience with ability to influence and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive, development-oriented approach with interest in continuous improvement
• Experience contributing to business development and client relationship management
• Commitment to professional development and delivering high-quality outcomes

• Excellent communication and negotiation
• Stakeholder management and relationship building
• Collaborative and client-focused mindset
• End-to-end procurement lifecycle management
• Tender management and bid evaluations
• Contract mobilisation and supplier performance management

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