Construction Procurement & Contracts Lead

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Contract Support Officer for a well-established public sector organisation. You will support procurement and contract management activities across construction, property, and capital projects, gaining experience in tendering, supplier engagement, and procurement improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement activities, KPI monitoring, and providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or managing public sector procurement and contract activities, ideally in construction, property, housing, or public sector environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement and tendering activities, focusing on construction, property and capital project contracts.
• Develop sourcing strategies, analyse spend and market trends, and identify opportunities for value-for-money savings and procurement efficiencies.
• Produce tender documentation, evaluation reports, contract award recommendations, and support supplier negotiations and contract management activities.
• Monitor procurement performance through KPI reporting, MIS, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing expert procurement guidance, training, and support throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Maintain procurement procedures, e-procurement systems, governance controls, and regulatory compliance while supporting collaborative procurement projects and organisational objectives.

Skills

End-to-end procurement

Tendering and contract management

Analytical spend data interpretation

Job description

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is seeking a Contract Support Officer for a well-established public sector organisation. You will support procurement and contract management activities across construction, property, and capital projects, gaining experience in tendering, supplier engagement, and procurement improvement initiatives.

The role emphasizes end-to-end procurement activities, KPI monitoring, and providing expert guidance to internal stakeholders.