Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or similar procurement-oriented role within major infrastructure or construction projects.
A leading joint-venture organisation delivering a major high‑speed rail infrastructure programme is currently recruiting a Permanent Procurement Manager to join their team.
These roles sit across key project sections, supporting high‑value civil engineering works and working closely with internal stakeholders and the supply chain.
Role - Procurement Manager
Type - Permanent
Location - Chipping Warden
Working Pattern: 3 days on site, 2 days working remote
Salary - Permanent up to £65,000 + benefits
Key responsibilities for the Procurement Manager will include and will not be limited to:
- Managing procurement activities for a specific section of works, including tendering, negotiating and awarding subcontract packages.
- Acting as the main point of contact for suppliers, ensuring communication and negotiations reflect company values and standards.
- Running procurement exercises ethically, focusing on value rather than lowest cost.
- Keeping internal stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the process.
- Preparing and presenting procurement strategies, tender evaluations and award recommendations.
- Ensuring supplier capacity, capability and timelines are fully considered during tendering.
- Producing accurate subcontract documentation in line with company processes and NEC requirements.
Key skills and experience required for the Procurement Manager job applicant and will not be limited to:
- Proven experience working with NEC contracts (essential).
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
- Experience managing procurement activities within large civil engineering, construction or infrastructure projects (essential).
- Experience supporting procurement on major rail, transportation, highways or similar complex project environments (desirable).
- Excellent written communication skills, including drafting formal subcontract documents.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles, procedures and procurement best practice.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.
- Ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
To apply for this Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Specialist / Subcontract Buyer / NEC Procurement Manager / Infrastructure Procurement Manager opportunity, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
