Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization seeks a Senior Procurement Manager with expertise in engineering and strategic sourcing. This role involves managing procurement for multiple PFI contracts, optimizing supplier spending, and driving sustainable improvements in cost, quality, and service. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years' experience, strong negotiation skills, and the flexibility to travel across UK sites weekly.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within an engineering-focused business.
• Strong expertise in NEC contracts and sourcing.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts from start to finish with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement for 5 PFI contracts across the UK.
• Lead end-to-end contract negotiations with suppliers.
• Develop and implement category strategies based on spend analysis.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Management

Cost Saving Strategies

Contract Management

Job description

Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager - Engineering & CAPEX

Location: Milton Keynes, 2 days a week in office

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in engineering and strategic sourcing? We’re working with a leading UK organization to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager who will drive value through procurement, optimizing supplier spend and delivering sustainable improvements in cost, quality, service, and innovation.

What’s on offer?

Strategic Procurement Leadership: Manage procurement for 5 PFI contracts across the UK, with a primary focus on Capex & Life Cycle.

Category Management Expertise: Develop and implement 1, 3, and 5-year category strategies based on spend analysis and business needs.

Supplier & Contract Negotiation: Lead end-to-end contract negotiations, ensuring suppliers meet continuous improvement and productivity targets.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Operations, and Legal teams to align procurement activities with business objectives.

Tendering & Risk Management: Oversee procurement tendering activities, manage supplier relationships, and mitigate risks in sourcing projects.

The Ideal Candidate:

️ 4-5 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within an engineering-focused business.

️ Strong expertise in NEC contracts and NEC sourcing.

️ Proven ability to negotiate contracts from start to finish directly with suppliers.

️ Experience managing full tender processes and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.

️ Ability to work collaboratively across departments and drive cost-saving strategies.

️ Flexibility to travel across UK sites weekly.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional looking to take ownership of high-value engineering procurement projects while shaping long-term sourcing strategies.