Procurement Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Mane Contract Services
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Procurement Manager role focuses on managing sourcing processes and mobilizing supply chains for major contract awards within the UK&I sector, specifically in a project-based engineering environment. The position requires expertise in NEC4 contracts and hands-on subcontracting experience. The successful candidate will work closely with senior procurement colleagues and project managers to ensure effective procurement practices. This role offers a competitive daily rate and a flexible hybrid working environment across multiple UK locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the source-to-subcontract process, including supplier screening, onboarding, market research, and systems set-up.
- Run ad-hoc sourcing events (EOIs, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) utilizing digital supplier platforms to support delivery practices.
- Collaborate closely with commercial teams to negotiate supplier terms and conditions, ensuring strict alignment with IR35 compliance in subcontracts.
- Work alongside sustainability and social value experts to embed modern environmental and social requirements into supplier agreements.
- Partner with Project Managers to develop high-quality scope documents and advise operational delivery teams on supply chain best practices.
Key Skills:
- Proven track record in Procurement & Supply Chain within engineering, major projects, or complex consulting environments.
- Significant experience drafting and executing supply chain subcontracts, specifically utilizing NEC4 (Works and Professional Services).
- Strong background in managing competitive tenders, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
- Resilience and agility to manage multiple subcontracts and sourcing events simultaneously while dealing with ambiguous stakeholder demands.
- Engineering or technical sector background is highly advantageous.
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Procurement Manager (Win Work & Mobilisation) – UK&I Sector: Major Infrastructure, Engineering & Professional Services Consultancy
Location: Multiple UK Locations (Hybrid Working)
Rate: £375 - £400 per day (On Payroll / PAYE)
Duration: 6-month contract (ASAP Start)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Expenses: Eligible (subject to prior approval and receipts)
Are you an experienced procurement professional with strong hands-on subcontracting expertise? Do you have a solid grasp of NEC4 contracts and a track record of running sourcing processes in a complex, project-based engineering environment? We are seeking a proactive Procurement Manager to join a rapidly evolving regional Project Procurement team within our UK & Ireland Operations division. Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Lead, you will play a key role in supporting work-winning activities, managing sourcing exercises, and formally mobilizing supply chains for major new contract awards.
The Opportunity & Impact
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a newly established team where your operational agility and ideas will directly influence regional practices. You will support senior procurement colleagues on major bids, bridge the gap between tender stages and project delivery, and ensure supply chains are robustly engaged.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Sourcing: Manage the source-to-subcontract process, including supplier screening, onboarding, market research, and systems set-up.
- Tendering & Procurement Exercises: Run ad-hoc sourcing events (EOIs, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) utilizing digital supplier platforms to support delivery practices.
- Subcontract Drafting & Compliance: Collaborate closely with commercial teams to negotiate supplier terms and conditions, ensuring strict alignment with IR35 compliance in subcontracts.
- Sustainable Procurement: Work alongside sustainability and social value experts to embed modern environmental and social requirements into supplier agreements.
- Operational Collaboration: Partner with Project Managers to develop high-quality scope documents and advise operational delivery teams on supply chain best practices.
What We Are Looking For
- Contracting Organisation Experience: A proven track record in Procurement & Supply Chain within engineering, major projects, or complex consulting environments.
- NEC4 Competency: Significant experience drafting and executing supply chain subcontracts, specifically utilizing NEC4 (Works and Professional Services).
- Sourcing Pedigree: Strong background in managing competitive tenders, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
- Multi-Tasking & Stakeholder Skills: The resilience and agility to manage multiple subcontracts and sourcing events simultaneously while dealing with ambiguous stakeholder demands.
- Sector Fit: An engineering or technical sector background is highly advantageous given our procurement portfolio.
What’s on Offer?
- A competitive daily rate of £375 - £400/day (On Payroll).
- A flexible, modern hybrid working environment across multiple regional hubs.
- A chance to actively shape a maturing procurement function backed by a wider global transformation agenda.
How to Apply
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has the technical subcontracting expertise we need, let’s connect. Apply directly today by submitting your CV or drop us a message to arrange a confidential discussion!
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