Interim Senior Procurement Manager - Substations / Transmission & Distribution

Carrington West; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Interim Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for major infrastructure projects, including substations and transmission & distribution. The role is flexible/hybrid with travel to Newport, Birmingham and other project sites as required.

The contract is 6 months+ with a 40-hour week and outside IR35, offering hands-on procurement leadership, governance development, and strategic supplier partnerships to support ongoing infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Approved Supply Chain and PSL across relevant procurement categories.
• Establish procurement governance, processes and controls to improve compliance and commercial oversight.
• Identify and engage strategic supply chain partners, developing supplier relationships and framework agreements.
• Develop category plans to identify priority suppliers and support procurement decision-making.
• Establish framework agreements and call-off mechanisms to support ongoing project delivery.
• Implement SRM processes and supplier performance monitoring frameworks.
• Work with pre-construction and site delivery teams to embed consistent procurement practices.
• Review and improve existing procurement processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and commercial control.
• Support development of a procurement target operating model aligned with operational requirements.

Job description

Interim Senior Procurement Manager - Substations / Transmission & Distribution

Location: Flexible / Hybrid - travel to Newport, Birmingham and project sites as required
Rate: Up to £600 per day
Contract Length: 6 months+
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Senior Procurement Manager with a strong background in infrastructure, utilities or major construction projects looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are looking for an Interim Senior Procurement Manager to provide hands-on procurement leadership within a major infrastructure environment, supporting the development of an approved supply chain, procurement governance and strategic supplier partnerships.

This role will suit a commercially focused procurement professional with experience establishing procurement processes, developing Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) and implementing supplier relationship management frameworks within evolving procurement functions.

You will work closely with pre-construction, operational and site delivery teams to embed effective procurement practices, improve compliance and establish robust supply chain arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an Approved Supply Chain and Preferred Supplier List (PSL) across relevant procurement categories.
• Establish practical procurement governance, processes and controls to improve compliance and commercial oversight.
• Identify and engage strategic supply chain partners, developing supplier relationships and framework agreements.
• Develop category plans to identify priority suppliers and support procurement decision-making.
• Establish framework agreements and call-off mechanisms to support ongoing project delivery.
• Implement supplier relationship management (SRM) processes and supplier performance monitoring frameworks.
• Work closely with pre-construction and site delivery teams to embed consistent procurement practices.
• Review and improve existing procurement processes, identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and commercial control.
• Support the development of a procurement target operating model aligned with operational requirements.
• Provide day-to-day procurement leadership, managing an initial direct report and supporting the recruitment of an additional team member.

About You

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Procurement Manager within infrastructure, major projects, construction or utilities.
• Strong background in developing and implementing Approved Supply Chains, Preferred Supplier Lists and framework agreements.
• Experience establishing procurement governance, processes and controls within developing or low-maturity procurement environments.
• Strong supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively with operational and project delivery teams.
• Experience driving procurement improvements and embedding compliance without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and understanding of subcontract procurement.
• Previous experience within power Transmission & Distribution, substations or electricity distribution networks would be highly advantageous.
• Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 contracts would be beneficial.
• MCIPS qualification or equivalent practical procurement experience would be desirable.

Additional Information

This is an initial 6-month-plus contract opportunity, working 40 hours per week, paying up to £600 per day outside IR35.
The position offers flexible hybrid working, with travel to key operational locations including Newport, Birmingham and project sites as required.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Procurement and play a key role in establishing effective procurement governance, strategic supplier partnerships and supply chain frameworks to support ongoing infrastructure delivery.

Footnote

Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division.