Senior Procurement Manager – NEC

Overview

As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will own end-to-end procurement and subcontract activities across major projects, aligning sourcing with schedules and commercial goals. You will lead supplier negotiations, contract awards, and ongoing performance management, serving as a trusted procurement partner to project teams. The role focuses on delivering value through strategic sourcing, tendering, and robust contract administration within a highly regulated setting. You will mentor junior colleagues and contribute to SRM/SPM initiatives, shaping procurement in complex environments.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and subcontract procurement across projects and operations
• Develop and implement procurement strategies and sourcing plans
• Manage full tender process including supplier selection, evaluation, and contract award
• Draft, negotiate and manage subcontract agreements and terms & conditions
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure best-value outcomes
• Manage supplier performance and contractual obligations during project delivery
• Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Supplier Performance Management (SPM)
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Commercial and Planning teams
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and supply chain improvements
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contractual requirements and HSSE standards
• Mentor and support junior procurement professionals

Key requirements

• Strong commercial acumen with practical experience managing subcontractors in complex projects
• Procurement experience in highly regulated environments (engineering, construction, infrastructure, defence, nuclear or major projects)
• Understanding of subcontract management and contract flow-down requirements
• Experience leading end-to-end sourcing and tendering
• Ability to draft and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC3/NEC4 contracts
• Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercial awareness including risk management, forecasting and cost analysis
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

• Strong stakeholder engagement
• Influencing and collaboration
• Mentorship and team leadership
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Contract drafting and negotiation

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