Procurement Manager

Parkside; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organisation is seeking a Procurement Manager to join its team in Bilsthorpe. The role involves planning compliant procurement exercises, managing risk, and maintaining supplier relationships to support efficient project delivery. Candidates should have extensive procurement experience, MCIPS certification, and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. The company offers a competitive package including hybrid working, additional leave, and opportunities for long-term progression.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Additional leave

Employee benefits

Free parking

Long-term progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience and hold MCIPS.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and up-to-date understanding of the Procurement Act.
• Experience running transparent, compliant procurement processes.
• Confidence in managing contract performance.
• Solid risk management capability is essential.
• Substantial end-to-end procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and publishing all procurement lifecycle notices.
• Drafting and finalising NEC contracts with commercial colleagues.
• Managing risk and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Setting up contract management plans and establishing KPIs.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

Skills

Extensive procurement experience

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Experience running transparent procurement processes

Commercial awareness

Risk management capability

Hands-on experience with NEC contracts

Education

MCIPS

Job description

Procurement Manager

A Procurement Manager is required to join the procurement team at the Head Office in Bilsthorpe. As the organisation continues to expand, 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.

The role will involve planning and delivering 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. You will support stakeholders with cost reduction, efficiencies, supplier rationalisation and improved performance across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and publishing all procurement lifecycle notices.
• Drafting and finalising NEC contracts in conjunction with commercial colleagues.
• Managing risk, and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers to ensure continuity, safety and high environmental standards.
• Setting up contract management plans, establishing KPIs and supporting the ongoing performance review process.
• Ensuring full compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 forms part of the role, along with identifying risks or opportunities early and providing suitable, pragmatic solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience and hold MCIPS.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and up-to-date understanding of the Procurement Act 2023.
• Experience running transparent, compliant procurement processes.
• Commercial awareness, the ability to influence effectively, and confidence in managing contract performance.
• Solid risk management capability is essential.
• Substantial end-to-end procurement experience in a commercial or public-sector environment is essential.
• Actively working toward MCIPS with significant practical experience will be a significant plus.
• Hands‑on experience drafting, reviewing or managing NEC contracts would also be a key skill.

Benefits

The role offers a competitive package including hybrid working, additional leave, employee benefits, free parking and good opportunities for long‑term progression. This role does not provide sponsorship.