Project Procurement Manager
Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Contract: 6–9 Month Rolling – Inside IR35
Rate: Umbrella : £55/hr or £45 per hour -PAYE
We’re working with a world-leading organisation in the Energy sector, delivering cutting-edge products, solutions, and services across the full energy value chain. They are seeking a skilled Project Procurement Manager to support high-value, complex projects.
The Role
As a Project Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier engagement, and driving value across engineered and bespoke product environments.
Key Focus Areas
We are particularly interested in candidates with:
* Strong Project Procurement experience within complex delivery environments
* Progression towards or completion of CIPS (Level 6 / MCIPS preferred)
* Experience sourcing engineered or bespoke products / solutions
* Background in Civil Construction (highly desirable) – though other industries will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead procurement activities across major projects (typically £100M+)
* Develop and execute procurement strategies to meet cost and programme targets
* Manage RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, and purchase orders (up to £15M)
* Build and maintain relationships with key and strategic suppliers
* Support tendering processes to ensure cost-effective, compliant bids
* Ensure supplier contracts appropriately manage commercial and risk considerations
* Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement
* Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies, and SAP processes
* Manage procurement documentation including Procurement Plans and Bid Comparisons
✅ Experience & Skills Required
* Ideally CIPS Level 6 / working towards MCIPS (or equivalent experience)
* Minimum 5+ years’ procurement experience, ideally within project-based environments
* Proven experience with engineered or bespoke product procurement
* Experience in construction, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects (desirable)
* Strong commercial negotiation skills across: Individual purchases up to £5M, Commodity spend up to £5M annually, Framework agreements exceeding £10M.
* Knowledge of contract law and procurement application
* Solid understanding of INCOTERMS and logistics principles
* Experience working cross-functionally and leading supplier discussions
Interested? Apply now or get in touch to learn more!