Procurement Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Carmichael UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Aylesbury
Summary: The Procurement Manager role at CarmichaelUK involves leading procurement and supply chain management for the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire. The position requires experience with Tier One civil engineering contractors and focuses on developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies for key infrastructure and civil engineering packages
- Lead the full tendering process, including prequalification, tender evaluation, and contract award
- Ensure all procurement activities align with Joint Venture and HS2 governance requirements
- Build, manage, and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance across the supply chain
- Support contract negotiations, risk management, and value engineering initiatives
- Collaborate closely with commercial, engineering, and planning teams to support project delivery
- Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on procurement progress and expenditure
Key Skills:
- Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, or Business
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and public sector procurement processes
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- CIPS qualification (desirable)
- Proficient in MS Office and procurement systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, or similar)
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Aylesbury
Country: undetermined
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
CarmichaelUK are recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading Joint Venture delivering the HS2 project in Buckinghamshire.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on one of the UK’s largest and most complex infrastructure projects. You will take the lead in procurement and supply chain management across major civil engineering packages, including earthworks, structures, and environmental works.
Experience working with a Tier One civil engineering contractor on large-scale infrastructure projects, Joint Ventures, or Alliances will be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver procurement strategies for key infrastructure and civil engineering packages
- Lead the full tendering process, including prequalification, tender evaluation, and contract award
- Ensure all procurement activities align with Joint Venture and HS2 governance requirements
- Build, manage, and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance across the supply chain
- Support contract negotiations, risk management, and value engineering initiatives
- Collaborate closely with commercial, engineering, and planning teams to support project delivery
- Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and cost savings
- Provide accurate and timely reporting on procurement progress and expenditure
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, or Business
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager on large-scale civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and public sector procurement processes
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- CIPS qualification (desirable)
- Proficient in MS Office and procurement systems (e.g. Oracle, SAP, or similar)
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV today.