Procurement Lead (Construction)

Manpower UK; Ware, Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses covered

Multiple sites: Ware & Barnard Castle

Job summary

Manpower UK is seeking a Procurement Lead to act as a strategic procurement partner for projects spanning feasibility to close-out. Responsibilities include leading procurement strategy, contracting, supplier management, and stakeholder engagement across capital construction programmes.

The role requires 10–15 years of procurement experience with emphasis on capital construction, and involves travel between Ware and Barnard Castle with expenses covered when away from the primary site.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of procurement experience mandatory.
• Minimum 6-10 years of capital construction procurement experience mandatory.
• Experience across feasibility, FEED, detailed design, execution, commissioning, close-out.
• Knowledge of project delivery models: EPCM, EPC, Design & Build, Framework.
• Knowledge of contracting models: Lump Sum, Target Cost, Cost Reimbursable, Re-measurable.
• Experience managing tenders, negotiations, governance, performance, changes, claims, disputes.
• Knowledge of procurement governance, supplier risk, compliance.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Contracting
• Supplier & Contract Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Category Coverage

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Management

Category Management

Stakeholder Management

EPC/EPCM Contracts

Job description

Role: Procurement Lead

Location: Ware and Barnard Castle. Travel between both sites is required, with travel and accommodation expenses covered when working away from the primary site

Duration: 12 months(potential for extension)

Rate: negotiable

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Purpose of the role

Act as a strategic procurement partner to project teams, business stakeholders, and suppliers, supporting projects from early feasibility through engineering, execution, commissioning, and close-out. The role focuses on Professional Services, Engineering Services, Construction Trade Packages, and related capital investments, ensuring safe, compliant, cost-effective, and timely project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Contracting
• Supplier & Contract Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Category Coverage

Required Experience & Knowledge

• 10-15 years of Procurement experience (mandatory), including sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and category management.
• Minimum 6-10 years of Capital Construction procurement experience (mandatory) within pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, engineering, energy, or infrastructure environments.
• Experience supporting projects across multiple phases including feasibility, FEED, detailed design, execution, commissioning, and project close-out.
• Strong understanding of project delivery models and commercial risk allocation, including EPCM, EPC, Design & Build, and Framework delivery models.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting models including Lump Sum, Target Cost, Cost Reimbursable, and Re-measurable contracts.
• Experience managing major tenders, supplier negotiations, contract governance, supplier performance, change orders, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Strong knowledge of procurement governance, supplier risk management, and compliance requirements.
• Capital Equipment procurement experience is highly desirable, particularly process equipment, packaging equipment, manufacturing systems, utilities, and engineered equipment packages.

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