Procurement Manager

Kier Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Procurement Manager for their Natural Resources team, overseeing a £1bn framework. The role involves strategic decision-making, supplier negotiation, and ensuring adherence to procurement policies. Ideal candidates will have sector experience and relevant qualifications, with hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the infrastructure/utilities sector, including civil engineering.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety Accreditation and Sustainability policies.
• Ability to make strategic project-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing, negotiation, and governance of goods and subcontract procurement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and develop procurement strategies.
• Negotiate with subcontractors to manage contractual risks and KPIs.

Skills

Strategic decision-making

Negotiation

Procurement governance

Education

Relevant degree

Chartered status or professional qualification

Tools

SAP SRM

Jaggaer

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We're looking for a Procurement Manager to join our Natural Resources team, within a commutable distance to Falmer. In this role, you'll be the procurement manager for our new 7-year, c£1bn framework with Southern Water.

Location: Hybrid working with weekly visits to sites and the Falmer office, East Sussex

Contract: Permanent, Full Time – flexible and part-time hours may be available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

As a Procurement Manager, you'll support the team with sourcing, negotiation, and governance of goods and subcontract procurement.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Ensuring procurement policies of Kier Group and the Framework are adhered to.
• Supporting the Procurement / Commercial Lead in developing the Framework procurement strategy.
• Ensuring subcontractors and suppliers have relevant Health and Safety Accreditation and Sustainability and Carbon reduction policies that align with Kier's standards.
• Negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure specific clauses in client contracts are flowed down, balancing contractual risks & KPIs, and working with budgets/estimating to assess selection criteria.
• Developing and owning preferred suppliers & strategic partnerships to deliver value, ensuring service providers can deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if:

• You are experienced in making strategic project-level decisions.
• You have experience within the infrastructure/utilities sector, including civil engineering and MEICA requirements.
• You hold a relevant degree and a chartered status or appropriate professional qualification.
• You are familiar with SAP SRM and Jaggaer systems.

We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply and we'll have a chat.

Explore more about our water business, diverse projects, and career opportunities on our website.

There's never been a better time to join us. Register your interest today and start your rewarding career with us!

Rewards and benefits

We offer a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We are committed to fair hiring practices and support disabled applicants through our Disability Confident initiative. Our employees help shape our diversity and inclusion policies, and you can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to your application. #joinkier #LI-CH1