Procurement Manager

Antal International Network; Bilsthorpe CP; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their team in Bilsthorpe. In this role, you'll plan and deliver procurement exercises while managing supplier relationships effectively. The position requires extensive procurement experience and an MCIPS qualification or significant practical experience. Benefits include hybrid working, additional leave, and opportunities for long-term progression. Please note, this role does not provide sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive package

Hybrid working

Additional leave

Employee benefits

Free parking

Good opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience and MCIPS qualification or significant practical experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience running compliant procurement processes.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in managing contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver compliant procurement exercises.
• Prepare and publish procurement lifecycle notices.
• Draft and finalize NEC contracts.
• Manage risk and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Setup contract management plans and establish KPIs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Contract performance management

Ability to influence effectively

Education

MCIPS qualification or working toward it

Job description

Procurement Manager

We need a Procurement Manager to join our procurement team at the Head Office in Bilsthorpe. As the organisation expands, we are seeking skilled professionals across the Midlands who can bring fresh ideas and support efficient project delivery. The procurement, estimating and quantity surveying functions work together to maximise value, improve efficiency and keep major highways programmes running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver compliant procurement exercises to meet defined scope, time and budget requirements while securing the Most Advantageous Tender in line with the Procurement Act’s principles.
• Prepare and publish all procurement lifecycle notices.
• Draft and finalise NEC contracts in conjunction with commercial colleagues.
• Manage risk and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity, safety and high environmental standards.
• Setup contract management plans, establish KPIs and support the ongoing performance review process.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, identify risks or opportunities early and provide suitable, pragmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience and an MCIPS qualification (or actively working toward MCIPS with significant practical experience).
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and up-to-date understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience running transparent, compliant procurement processes.
• Commercial awareness, ability to influence effectively, confidence in managing contract performance, resolving issues and handling change control.
• Solid risk management capability.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive package including hybrid working, additional leave, employee benefits, free parking and good opportunities for long‑term progression.

Please note that this role does not provide sponsorship.