Procurement & Logistics Lead for EPC Projects

Progressive Global Energy; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Global Energy is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement, logistics and contract administration for EPC projects in the UK. You will ensure timely, on-budget sourcing of goods, equipment and services while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, develop sourcing strategies and negotiate with suppliers, coordinating across project, engineering, site, commercial and HSE teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline.
• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain and contract management within EPC, construction, energy, utilities, infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Experience with NEC4, JCT or similar contract forms and change control processes.
• Strong commercial awareness, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Knowledge of international procurement, imports and customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from requisition through sourcing, tendering, purchasing, delivery and close-out.
• Develop procurement plans, sourcing strategies and purchasing schedules aligned with project requirements.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor proposals based on cost, quality, technical compliance, risk and delivery capability.
• Lead commercial negotiations and administer purchase orders and subcontracts.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery milestones, quality, payment schedules and change control.
• Maintain procurement records, risk registers, claims, variations and contractual documentation.
• Identify and mitigate procurement, supply chain and contractual risks.
• Oversee expediting activities and coordinate transport, freight, customs, storage and site delivery.
• Ensure suppliers comply with quality requirements, inspection plans and certification standards, including UKCA/CE.
• Coordinate material deliveries and site logistics with project and construction teams.
• Support supplier and subcontractor HSE assessments in line with CDM 2015.
• Promote ethical procurement and compliance with UK legislation, including the Modern Slavery Act and Bribery Act.
• Maintain high standards of HSE and quality performance.
• Provide procurement performance reporting, support audits and governance reviews.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supplier management

Commercial negotiations

Logistics

Quality assurance

Contract administration

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial Management, Engineering, Business or related discipline

MCIPS or RICS or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Excel

Procurement systems

Job description

Progressive Global Energy is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead procurement, logistics and contract administration for EPC projects in the UK. You will ensure timely, on-budget sourcing of goods, equipment and services while maintaining safety and compliance.

You will manage end-to-end procurement, develop sourcing strategies and negotiate with suppliers, coordinating across project, engineering, site, commercial and HSE teams to deliver successful project outcomes.