Overview
Proven experience as a Procurement Manager or similar procurement-oriented role within major infrastructure or construction projects. A leading joint-venture organisation delivering a major high‑speed rail infrastructure programme is currently recruiting a Permanent Procurement Manager to join their team. These roles sit across key project sections, supporting high‑value civil engineering works and working closely with internal stakeholders and the supply chain.
Location: Chipping Warden. Working pattern: 3 days on site, 2 days remote. Salary up to £65,000 + benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing procurement activities for a specific section of works, including tendering, negotiating and awarding subcontract packages.
* Acting as the main point of contact for suppliers, ensuring communication and negotiations reflect company values and standards.
* Running procurement exercises ethically, focusing on value rather than lowest cost.
* Keeping internal stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the process.
* Preparing and presenting procurement strategies, tender evaluations and award recommendations.
* Ensuring supplier capacity, capability and timelines are fully considered during tendering.
* Producing accurate subcontract documentation in line with company processes and NEC requirements.
Key Skills and Experience
* Proven experience working with NEC contracts (essential).
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
* Experience managing procurement activities within large civil engineering, construction or infrastructure projects (essential).
* Experience supporting procurement on major rail, transportation, highways or similar complex project environments (desirable).
* Excellent written communication skills, including drafting formal subcontract documents.
* Strong understanding of supply chain principles, procedures and procurement best practice.
* Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.
* Ability to work with diverse internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
* Eligible to live and work in the UK.
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