Location can be Birmingham or London
Base salary: £91,000pa to c.£122,026pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.
The Delivery Procurement Director is accountable for the successful delivery of a complex, high-value portfolio of civil engineering, stations and railway systems works and services that are critical to the HS2 Ltd programme. This role plays a central part in enabling the safe, timely and cost‑effective delivery of one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes. You will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies that deliver strong value for money, actively manage commercial and supply‑chain risk, and ensure that all procurement activity meets HS2 Ltd’s governance, regulatory and assurance requirements. In addition, the role provides visible and effective leadership across the procurement function, fostering talent development and a collaborative, high‑performance culture. By building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and the supply chain, the Delivery Procurement Director will drive exceptional supplier performance and support the successful delivery and long‑term legacy of HS2.
About the Role
* Be accountable for providing leadership and direction for the HS2 Ltd procurement teams;
* Support the delivery teams in establishing effective performance management and controls;
* Lead the development of procurement plans for each of the complex packages to be procured;
* Develop and deliver a strategy that facilitates best value across the large number of contracts through package and programme level incentives;
* Ensure procurement requirements are delivered on time and provide good value for money, delivering high‑quality suppliers;
* Ensure procurement activity meets strategic objectives;
* Explore all relevant routes to market in line with the Procurement Act 2023 and government framework options;
* Work closely with the Commercial Directors, Client Directors and Corporate Functions to deliver contracts that meet the commercial and delivery needs of the business;
* Create a world‑class procurement function within HS2 that is recognised as such by suppliers and other organisations;
* Oversee the procurement and contract authorities in accordance with delegated authorities;
* Lead the team in implementing the HS2 Integrated Management System (IMS);
* Embed a safety culture and associated behaviours, ensuring Health & Safety requirements are included in contracts and that the team prioritises safety in all procurements.
* Take reasonable steps to care for your own and others’ health in line with the HS2 Safe at Heart programme principles;
* Oversee the delivery of the EDI strategy across HS2 Ltd and its supply chain, actively promoting and embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all work and complying with organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
About You
Skills
* Strong commercial acumen and advanced negotiation skills to secure optimal value, manage risk and deliver sustainable outcomes across complex procurement portfolios;
* Proven ability to procure complex and high‑value works, goods and services, selecting and applying appropriate procurement routes in line with regulatory thresholds, risk profiles and market conditions;
* Expert knowledge of central government procurement policies and regulations, ensuring full compliance while driving effective, efficient and commercially sound procurement delivery;
* Skilled and experienced in influencing a wide range of senior internal and external stakeholders, including government departments, to align objectives and drive impactful results;
* Experience in leading and developing high‑performing teams that consistently deliver customer‑focused solutions and measurable outcomes;
* Strong strategic thinker with clear, effective communication and confident leadership in complex and challenging environments;
* Advanced negotiation skills in contract terms, relationship management and dispute resolution, ensuring equitable outcomes while safeguarding programme interests and fostering productive partnerships.
Type of Experience
* Experience of supply chain management, including the sourcing, coordination and delivery of goods and services;
* Rail construction and commercial experience, with an understanding of the commercial and delivery requirements of rail infrastructure projects;
* Experience operating within a highly commercial organisational environment, undertaking high‑value and high‑profile procurements, preferably within the public sector;
* Experience of leading multi‑million‑pound commercial negotiations, ideally within major infrastructure projects in the public sector;
* Experience leading teams of significant size, including senior procurement professionals responsible for the procurement of works and services on major projects;
* Experience of leading procurement activity from the planning stage through to delivery on major UK infrastructure projects, such as rail, airports, highways and other large‑scale programmes;
* Experience operating at a strategic level within procurement, with the ability to lead high‑value major projects and provide commercial leadership across complex programmes;
* Educated to Degree, FCIPS or equivalent;
* Significant experience engaging with and influencing diverse internal and external stakeholders, including senior management, regulatory bodies and contractor leadership.
The post‑holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect. It is expected that you will actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.
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