Procurement Manager Construction

Core Duties

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations.
• Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects.
• Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks.
• Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met.
• Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required.
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard.
• Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data.
• Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement.
• Extensive experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities
• Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements, managing contractual and supplier risks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven experience of developing procurement strategies
• Quantity Surveying background
• Management and experience of supply chain risks (Contractual risk allocation, Liquidated damages. Liability caps. Performance bonds. Parent company guarantees. Insurance requirements. Change control process)

Desirable

• Client side experience
• MRICS qualification or similar
• MCIPS
• Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful