Procurement Manager: Lead Projects & Build Supply Chains

Laing O'Rourke; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown House Technologies is seeking a Procurement Manager to support major projects for Laing O\'Rourke. You will drive processes, manage tenders, and keep procurement activities organised and on track, with office locations in Manchester, Dartford, Worksop or Oldbury.

You don\'t need specialist MEP knowledge; the focus is on people, process, and delivery within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Confidence to challenge, influence and drive outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.
• Experience running meetings, managing stakeholders or working across busy project environments.
• Ability to follow structure, apply processes and keep detailed information organised.
• A people-first mindset with professionalism, integrity, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of best-in-class procurement services across a major project portfolio.
• Implement procurement plans in line with project strategy.
• Run and manage tender processes for subcontractors, materials, plant and services.
• Contribute to market insight, cost advice and supply chain performance feedback.
• Support and guide a team of procurement professionals.
• Maintain clear, accurate procurement information and reporting.
• Represent procurement in project meetings and reviews.
• Build strong, ethical relationships with suppliers and subcontractors aligned to LOR values.
• Champion innovation, DfMA, and opportunities for self-delivery.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance and procurement best practice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence to challenge, influence and

Strong organisational skills

Experience running meetings

Ability to follow structure

People-first mindset

Education

MCIPS / procurement qualifications

Construction-related diploma or degree

Job description

Crown House Technologies is seeking a Procurement Manager to support major projects for Laing O\'Rourke. You will drive processes, manage tenders, and keep procurement activities organised and on track, with office locations in Manchester, Dartford, Worksop or Oldbury.

You don\'t need specialist MEP knowledge; the focus is on people, process, and delivery within a fast-paced environment.