Procurement Manager Construction

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Procurement Manager (Construction) to lead end-to-end procurement for major construction and infrastructure projects from Scotstoun, with hybrid on-site / remote work.

The role focuses on tendering, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations, ensuring alignment with budgets and schedules. You will drive procurement strategies, manage contractual risks and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value

Qualifications

• Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement.
• Experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities.
• Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements and managing risks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing procurement strategies.
• Background in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience managing supply chain contractual risks and change control.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including tender docs, evaluation, negotiations and award recommendations.
• Support sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects.
• Provide procurement support to project teams to align with budgets and timelines.
• Assist in development and implementation of sourcing strategies within category frameworks.
• Manage commercial and supply chain risks throughout procurement lifecycle.
• Develop relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Administer contracts and framework agreements, monitor performance and obligations.
• Support supplier relationship management, including performance reviews and issue resolution.
• Contribute to change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out as required.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and external regulations.
• Maintain procurement records and complete sourcing documentation to standard.

Skills

Construction procurement

End-to-end sourcing

Contract negotiations

NEC/JCT contracts

Stakeholder influence

Procurement strategy

Quantity surveying

Supply chain risks

Education

MRICS or equivalent

MCIPS

Quantity surveying degree

Job description

Procurement Manager Construction

Scotstoun Based (Hybrid)

60.69 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading Defence Organisations based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site.

There is also a Senior Procurement Professional (Construction) role available if this manager role is not quite suitable. The Senior role is 47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35. 12 month Contract.

Core Duties

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations.
• Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects.
• Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives.
• Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks.
• Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
• Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met.
• Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required.
• Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard.
• Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data.
• Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement.
• Extensive experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities
• Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements, managing contractual and supplier risks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven experience of developing procurement strategies
• Quantity Surveying background
• Management and experience of supply chain risks (Contractual risk allocation, Liquidated damages. Liability caps. Performance bonds. Parent company guarantees. Insurance requirements. Change control process)

Desirable

• Client side experience
• MRICS qualification or similar
• MCIPS
• Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful