Procurement Manager (IT services)

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure project joint venture in City Of London seeks a skilled Procurement Manager to manage end-to-end procurement processes for the HS2 project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement management on major projects, excellent negotiating skills, and a solid understanding of NEC and IT SaaS Contracts. This role offers flexible working options and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development support

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Procurement Manager on a major project.
• Experience working on infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of NEC and IT SaaS Contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement processes for IT services.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure procurement meets project needs.
• Develop and issue tender documentation and conduct supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement Management Experience

Negotiating Skills

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant educational background

Tools

Electronic Procurement Systems

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you ready to shape the future of UK infrastructure? Join us at SCS Railways JV as we deliver one of the most ambitious transport projects in Europe – HS2.

Flexible working

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibility

• Lead and manage end‑to‑end procurement processes for IT services and systems, ensuring alignment with project strategy and compliance with NEC and SaaS contract frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams – from design and delivery to commercial and planning – to ensure procurement meets project needs.
• Develop and issue robust tender documentation, conduct supplier negotiations, and deliver value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Prepare and issue subcontracts, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement across the supply chain.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping to build a high‑performing procurement function.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Previous experience as Procurement Manager on a major project, including managing direct staff
• Experience of working on infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge and application of NEC contract / IT SAAS Contracts
• Demonstrable negotiating skills and securing best value outcomes

Desirable

• Working knowledge with Electronic Procurement Systems
• Excellent communicator and influencer with ability to build effective relationships
• Experience of working on major civil engineering or rail projects
• Desirable to be working towards MCIPS
• Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working
• Extensive knowledge of office management systems including document control.
• Proficient in technical minute taking at contractual meetings and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information, prepare reports, clearly record contractual commitments, write persuasive recommendations and clearly communicate.
• Proficient in drafting effective contractual correspondence
• Proven negotiating and team‑working skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Demonstrable legal, contractual and construction knowledge and experience
• Confidence and ability to assert influence
• Ability to maintain a measured approach in a challenging and dynamic environment

About the Company

The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin‑bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds. You’ll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join our EDI Champions program or support the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador). Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example. HS2 – working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR) and will be reported to HS2. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. we do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. SCS Railways is a Disability Confident Leader. We want to encourage disabled people to apply for our roles and have an opportunity to display your skills, talent, and abilities. We will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.

Disability Confident

Please see the disability confident commitments: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-1-disability-confident-committed

To be considered for an interview under this scheme you have:

• A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role