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Procurement Manager

Procurement Heads

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to optimize supplier spend and drive value through procurement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in engineering procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation. This role involves managing high-value projects and collaborating with various departments to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

4-5 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within an engineering-focused business.
Proven ability to negotiate contracts from start to finish directly with suppliers.

Responsibilities

Manage procurement for 5 PFI contracts across the UK.
Lead end-to-end contract negotiations ensuring suppliers meet targets.
Oversee procurement tendering activities and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Collaboration

Cost-saving Strategies

Tools

NEC Contracts

This range is provided by Procurement Heads. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Senior Procurement Manager - Engineering & CAPEX

Location: Milton Keynes, 2 days a week in office

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Purchasing
Industries
Utilities, Construction, and Civil Engineering

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