Senior Procurement Manager

Overview

As Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead strategic procurement and commercial initiatives for major infrastructure and transformation programmes. You will work closely with clients and senior stakeholders to shape procurement strategies, manage end-to-end sourcing, and maximise value across supply chains. The role is highly client-facing and emphasizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and impact on large investment projects. You will contribute to business development and grow the advisory practice within a supportive, flexible environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing professional development
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Discretionary bonus

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement exercises and commercial initiatives across infrastructure and transformation programmes
• Advise on end-to-end procurement lifecycle and strategy development
• Manage supplier relationships and conduct continuous improvement activities
• Support contract mobilisation, risk management, and commercial/contractual negotiations
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to align procurement with wider organisational objectives
• Participate in business development and bid support to grow the advisory practice

Key requirements

• Strong experience in procurement, commercial management or strategic sourcing within complex project/infrastructure environments
• Client-facing advisory capability with senior stakeholders
• Experience with NEC, JCT or FIDIC contracts
• Supplier relationship management and contract mobilisation
• Public sector procurement regulations and awareness of Procurement Act 2023
• Consultancy or advisory background and ability to support bid activities
• MCIPS qualified or working towards accreditation

• Stakeholder management and engagement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building
• Collaborative and client-centric mindset
• End-to-end procurement lifecycle management
• Procurement strategy development
• Complex sourcing and tendering

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