Procurement Manager

Jobtailor; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EWR Co in Milton Keynes seeks an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies for large-scale construction programmes. You will manage the full lifecycle from tendering to award, ensuring alignment with policy and governance frameworks.

You will engage with suppliers and stakeholders across the business and government, overseeing post-award transition and ongoing performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within infrastructure or construction.
• Understanding NEC forms of contract and pricing options.
• Familiarity with public procurement regulations including the Procurement Act 2023.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Proven ability to engage at senior/executive levels.
• Strong analytical and methodical problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with e-sourcing tools, Jaggaer mentioned as desirable.
• Membership of a professional body such as CIPS, or working towards it (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for large-scale construction projects.
• Manage end-to-end procurement from tendering through contract award.
• Conduct market analysis and engage suppliers in line with policy.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across the business and government teams.
• Collaborate with Contract Management for post-award transition.
• Monitor and report procurement performance and resolve issues.
• Line manage an Assistant Procurement Manager with regular reviews.
• Keep value for taxpayers at the heart of procurement decisions.
• Contribute to EWR Co’s values and ways of working.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Public procurement regulations

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in surveying, engineering, law, finance, or related discipline

Tools

Jaggaer

Job description

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for large-scale and complex construction and works contracts, aligning with EWR Co’s commercial strategy and governance frameworks.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from tendering and market engagement through to contract award, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of proposals, and management of the selection process.
• Conduct market analysis to identify potential suppliers and assess market conditions, working with the Supply Chain team to test alignment with wider HMG and construction policy.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and internal policies throughout, including the issue of public notices and reporting to Cabinet Office and DfT.
• Engage and manage stakeholders across the business and into government teams.
• Collaborate with the Contract Management team to support smooth post-award transition, including through stage 1 contracts and early contractor involvement.
• Monitor and report on procurement performance, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Line manage an Assistant Procurement Manager, supporting their growth through regular reviews, objective-setting, and day-to-day coaching.
• Keep value for taxpayers at the heart of every procurement decision.
• Contribute to EWR Co’s values and ways of working, and support others to do the same.

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing procurement strategies for large-scale construction projects, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations and effective stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to manage the full procurement lifecycle and mentor junior team members.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in procurement within infrastructure or construction, with a strong grasp of the full procurement lifecycle.
• A thorough understanding of NEC forms of contract and pricing options.
• Working knowledge of public procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 and its application in a major programme context.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills, with the ability to engage confidently at senior and executive levels.
• Strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with e-sourcing tools, particularly Jaggaer (Desirable).
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as CIPS, or working towards it (Desirable).
• A relevant degree in surveying, engineering, law, finance, or a related discipline (Desirable).