Procurement Manager – Highways

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Highways and Civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee project procurement across the South East of England. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing schedules, and leading a team while ensuring all project requirements are met.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Car or Car Allowance

Health care

Pension

Qualifications

• Senior procurement experience in a large organization.
• Understanding of Category Management.
• Experience negotiating high-value deals.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the Procurement Strategy throughout the project lifecycle.
• Leading the Procurement Team for the project.
• Ensuring compliance with the Business Management Systems.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

MCIPS

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Procurement Manager – Highways

Home » Civil » Procurement Manager – Highways

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Location: South East / London

Regions: London, South East

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading Highways and Civil engineering contractor operating across the South East of England. The role involves working around the M25 with options for remote/flexible working.

The ideal candidate will have project procurement management experience and a background in the construction sector, preferably in Highways, though this is not essential.

Responsibilities include:

1. Developing and implementing the Procurement Strategy throughout the project lifecycle, with regular reviews and updates.
2. Managing and delivering the Project Procurement schedules in line with the project plan.
3. Leading the Procurement Team for the project.
4. Ensuring project requirements are met within agreed timescales.
5. Implementing the supply chain strategy for the business.
6. Ensuring compliance with the Business Management Systems (BMS).
7. Ensuring subcontract documents are robust and well-informed.
8. Securing contracts with subcontractors prior to work commencement, ensuring risk mitigation and audit readiness.
9. Reviewing subcontracts to ensure they communicate project needs related to safety, environment, technical, schedule, and commercial aspects.
10. Supporting strategic work-winning activities by developing new supply chains and capacity planning.

Essential Experience / Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers.
• High-level negotiation skills, with advanced negotiation training.
• Understanding of Category Management.
• Ability to build and nurture a team capable of successful tenders/ITTs.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks and contract law.
• Working knowledge of Oracle.
• Ability to understand customer and business needs.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Experience negotiating high-value/high-impact deals.
• Proven track record of delivering positive outcomes and cost savings.
• Experience managing high-value/high-risk tenders/ITTs.
• Experience in formal tender processes and pre-contract administration.
• Senior procurement experience in a large organization.

Qualifications:

• MCIPS, degree, or equivalent.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday
• Car or Car Allowance
• Health care
• Pension

If interested, please contact us at 07484829331 and ask for our Highways team.

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