Procurement Manager – Healthcare, Education & Commercial Projects
Location: North West
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE)
Package: Car allowance, mileage, 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), early finish Fridays, plus full benefits package
Our client is a privately owned design & build contractor delivering complex projects across the healthcare, education, and commercial sectors. With a strong reputation for quality delivery and a collaborative culture, they continue to secure repeat business across live and regulated environments.
Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to support the commercial and operational teams across multiple live projects.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Quantity Surveying and project delivery teams, the Procurement Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process across multiple schemes.
You will play a key role in ensuring subcontractors, materials, and suppliers are procured efficiently, commercially, and in line with programme requirements, while supporting overall project profitability and risk management.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate multiple packages across concurrent projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the procurement process across multiple live projects
Develop and maintain procurement schedules in line with project programmes and milestones
Source, evaluate, and appoint subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with company procedures
Prepare and issue tender packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
Analyse and compare tender returns, providing commercial recommendations to the project and commercial teams
Lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value and contract compliance
Work closely with Quantity Surveyors to align procurement strategy with cost plans and budgets
Ensure subcontract orders are accurately prepared, issued, and returned in a timely manner
Maintain and manage approved supplier and subcontractor databases
Monitor market rates and supply chain performance to support cost control and risk mitigation
Support the project teams in resolving procurement-related issues and programme constraints
Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and relevant regulations
Contribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives across projects
Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting across all projectsAbout You
Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer role within a main contractor or construction environment
Strong background in subcontractor and materials procurement within D&B or similar project-led environments
Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and project budgets
Organised and able to manage multiple procurement streams simultaneously
Confident communicator, comfortable working with commercial, design, and site teams
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approach
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as requiredWhat’s on Offer
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Early finish Fridays
Employee Assistance Programme
Subsidised gym membership
Calm membership
Cycle to work scheme
Regular company events and team days
Supportive, family-oriented culture with genuine long-term progression opportunities