Hybrid Strategic Procurement Manager - Civil Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke group; Nacton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Travel & mobility support

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Procurement Manager for Sizewell C, based at Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich with hybrid working. You will lead procurement strategy across work packages, engage suppliers, and supportTendering, market analysis and risk assessments.

You will manage and develop procurement professionals, ensure value, supplier relationships and governance compliance, and contribute to local sustainable procurement initiatives across a major UK infrastructure programme.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or similar leadership role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategies, tendering processes and supply chain management.
• Experience managing and developing procurement teams with varying levels of experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of contract law, commercial principles and procurement governance.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management, supply chain planning and logistics.
• Demonstrable experience delivering value through effective procurement strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and make informed commercial decisions.
• MCIPS qualification or membership of a relevant professional body (CIOB, RICS) would be advantageous.
• Experience within nuclear, energy or other highly regulated environments would be beneficial but is not essential

Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies in line with project objectives, policies and governance requirements.
• Taking ownership of procurement activities for subcontractors, materials, plant and services across allocated work packages.
• Supporting procurement and estimating teams with tendering, market analysis, supplier selection and risk and opportunity assessments.
• Leading supplier engagement, negotiations and procurement activities to secure best value for the project.
• Providing market intelligence, cost advice and supply chain performance insights to support commercial decision‑making.
• Managing and developing a team of procurement professionals, including training, performance management and career development.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors and service providers.
• Monitoring supply chain performance throughout the project lifecycle, identifying opportunities for improvement and managing potential risks.
• Developing supplier engagement strategies, including supporting local businesses, SMEs and diverse supply chain partners.
• Leading the development of the Local Sustainable Procurement Plan, working collaboratively with parent company specialists.
• Ensuring all procurement activities comply with project governance, legislation, nuclear regulations and ethical procurement standards.
• Producing management information and procurement reports to support project performance and decision-making

Skills

Procurement leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supply chain management

Risk management

Logistics

Education

MCIPS/CIOB/RICS membership

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is recruiting a Procurement Manager for Sizewell C, based at Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich with hybrid working. You will lead procurement strategy across work packages, engage suppliers, and supportTendering, market analysis and risk assessments.

You will manage and develop procurement professionals, ensure value, supplier relationships and governance compliance, and contribute to local sustainable procurement initiatives across a major UK infrastructure programme.