Procurement Manager - Construction

Whitbread; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end procurement for major construction projects. This role offers the chance to influence high-value contracts and manage strategic supplier relationships, all while aligning procurement with commercial ambitions and sustainability commitments. If you are a results-driven procurement professional eager to make an impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of hospitality and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards. Join a forward-thinking company and help drive performance, innovation, and sustainability across its property estate.

Benefits

Incentive Scheme: Up to 30% of basic salary

25 days Holidays

Private Healthcare: Up to Family Cover

Sharesave Scheme

Pension

Privilege Card - Discounts across brands

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing procurement strategies for construction projects.
• Expertise in leading complex tender processes and securing strategic contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for major construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.
• Manage high-profile tender processes and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts.

Skills

Procurement Strategy Development

Tender Management

Contract Negotiation

Supplier Performance Management

Job description

Whitbread is behind some of the UK’s most-loved brands like Premier Inn and Beefeater. We pride ourselves on creating brilliant experiences for both our guests and our teams.

As a Procurement Manager you’ll lead end-to-end procurement for major construction projects, including new builds, conversions, extensions, and refurbishments across our property estate. You’ll drive CIPS best practice, ensuring cost certainty, risk management, and supplier performance while aligning procurement with our commercial ambitions and sustainability commitments.

This role offers the opportunity to influence high-value contracts, manage strategic supplier relationships, and play a key part in shaping the future of one of the UK’s most recognised brands. If you’re a results-driven procurement professional ready to make an impact, join us and help build the future of hospitality!

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary £58,000 - £63,000

Location: Office based – Dunstable (Minimum of 3 days a week in our Dunstable campus)

What you’ll do:

• Lead the procurement of major construction projects across our estate, delivering new hotels, extensions, conversions, and refurbishments that shape the future of Premier Inn.
• Manage high-profile tender processes and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with property stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors to drive performance, innovation, and sustainability across all projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo and introducing smarter, more efficient ways of working that benefit both teams and guests.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders, providing valuable commercial insights and procurement expertise to influence investment decisions and deliver measurable value.
  
  

What you’ll need:

Procurement Strategy Development – Proven experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies for construction projects, ensuring cost efficiency, risk management, and alignment with business and sustainability goals.

Tender Management & Contract Negotiation – Expertise in leading complex tender processes, including market analysis, supplier selection, bid evaluation, and securing high-value, strategic contracts that deliver long-term value.

Supplier Performance & Contract Management – Strong track record in managing supplier performance, ensuring compliance with agreed contract terms, commitments, and KPIs while driving continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Benefits:

• Incentive Scheme: Up to 30%of basic salary
• Holidays: 25 days
• Private Healthcare: Up to Family Cover
• Sharesave Scheme
• Pension
• Privilege Card- Discounts across our brands