Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering and construction company in Birmingham is seeking a Sub-Contract Procurement Manager to oversee the procurement strategy and manage the tendering process for sub-contract services. The role involves evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have proven experience in procurement and strong analytical and communication skills. This strategic position plays a key role in delivering infrastructure projects, offering a long-term career prospect.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing the tendering process for sub-contract services or similar procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, contract law, and procurement regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and sub-contractors while adhering to project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end tendering process for sub-contract services.
• Develop detailed procurement strategies ensuring fair tendering processes.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with selected sub-contractors.

Skills

Tendering process management

Contract negotiation

Procurement regulations knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in procurement or supply chain management

Job description

Are you an experienced, senior procurement professional with a strong background in tendering and sub‑contract management? With a pipeline of work in the Power Sector, now is a great time to get into the sector or transfer to a long‑term prospect. We are looking for a talented Sub‑Contract Procurement Manager to join our team and lead the process for sub‑contract services. This key role will involve overseeing the procurement strategy, managing competitive tendering, and ensuring the successful selection of sub‑contractors that meet our quality, budget, and timeline requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end‑to‑end tendering process for sub‑contract services, including issuing and reviewing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating bids, and recommending the best‑suited sub‑contractors.
• Develop detailed procurement strategies, ensuring all sub‑contractors are selected through a fair, transparent, and compliant tendering process.
• Coordinate with project managers to identify project needs, specifications, and scope to ensure the preparation of accurate tender documents.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with selected sub‑contractors, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain and manage relationships with existing sub‑contractors, and explore new opportunities by identifying potential suppliers and contractors through market research.
• Monitor sub‑contractor performance, ensuring that work is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the required quality standards.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities, tender outcomes, and performance metrics to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in managing the tendering process for sub‑contract services or similar procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, contract law, and procurement regulations.
• Experience in reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating contracts and tenders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and sub‑contractors while adhering to project deadlines and budgets.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a strategic mindset.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration are desirable.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. With more than 150 years of experience, we harness the power of our heritage to deliver certainty for our clients.

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