Strategic Procurement Lead for Infrastructure (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gatwick Airport as a Senior Procurement Manager and lead the implementation of an ambitious infrastructure investment plan. You will oversee procurement across high-value construction programmes, ensuring excellence in safety, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability while building a high-performing team.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Life and disability insurance

Professional training to develop skills

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel to work schemes

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management.
• Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations.
• Engage with suppliers across the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Lifecycle Management

Education

Degree in a commercial, construction-related field

Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM

Further certifications (e.g., APM, Prince2, Lean)

Job description

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Strategic Procurement Lead for Infrastructure (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

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Client:

Gatwick Airport Limited

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Join the UK's second-largest airport and help shape the future of air travel. London Gatwick is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in the implementation of our ambitious infrastructure investment plan. As the world's most efficient single-runway airport, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and performance—this is your chance to be part of it.

As Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead and evolve our approach to capital procurement across high-value, complex construction programmes. You'll drive excellence in safety, cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability, supporting the delivery of transformative projects that will enhance passenger experience and operational capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of our Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy (SCS) aligned with investment plans and business objectives.
• Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations for multiple construction programmes.
• Oversee procurement across project and programme levels, ensuring consistency, control, and compliance with governance standards.
• Engage with suppliers across the supply chain, managing risk, communication, and performance across approximately 100 suppliers.
• Lead framework procurement and negotiation processes, clearly defining responsibilities and establishing robust controls.
• Champion best practice procurement across all projects, driving value and efficiency while managing risk and opportunity.
• Build and inspire a high-performing procurement team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC4 contracts, RIBA project lifecycle, and London Gatwick's commercial standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial, construction-related field.
• Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM (or equivalent) essential; further certifications (e.g., APM, Prince2, Lean) desirable.
• Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management on large-scale infrastructure or construction programmes.
• Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms (A, C, E), procurement of Design, Professional Services, Specialist Systems, and Construction.
• Track record of delivering complex procurements in highly regulated environments, driving strategic outcomes and commercial value.
• A collaborative leader, capable of coaching and developing others while driving continuous improvement and an inclusive team culture.

What's in it for you?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another; where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health, and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop skills
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Free on-site parking

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organization that places diversity, equity, and inclusion at its heart. Our goal is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognize that we all play an important role in our success.

To find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the application process, please contact us directly.

Click 'Apply' to start your career with London Gatwick.