Senior Procurement Professional – Infrastructure / Construction Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid – 1–2 Days Per Week Onsite) 6‑Month Contract £23.00 per hour PAYE. BPSS & SC Clearance Required (UK Eyes Only). We are currently recruiting for a Senior Procurement Professional to join a leading defence organisation, supporting major infrastructure and construction programmes in Barrow. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to play a key role in delivering sourcing, contracting, and supply chain activities across complex projects within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide commercial and supply chain support across infrastructure and construction delivery programmes.
* Develop and manage procurement plans to meet stakeholder and project requirements.
* Support sourcing and contracting activities, including tender development, evaluation, and contract award.
* Identify and manage procurement risks, issues, and commercial liabilities.
* Ensure procurement and contract documentation is completed to a high standard.
* Support supplier negotiations to achieve the best commercial outcomes.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of supply chain strategies.
* Manage communication and issue resolution throughout the end-to-end procurement lifecycle.
* Ensure compliance with internal governance and external regulatory requirements.
* Support bid activity and cost planning to ensure programme budgets are achieved.
* Track and report cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives.
About You
* Previous procurement or supply chain experience within the infrastructure or construction sector.
* Strong understanding of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and commercial principles.
* Experience managing supplier performance and contractual relationships.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable Experience
* Client-side procurement experience.
* Experience working within public sector, defence, or other regulated environments.
* Knowledge of JCT and/or NEC construction contracts.
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