Procurement Manager - Letchmore

-; Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team in the UK. This role involves managing the end-to-end tendering process for sub-contract services, developing procurement strategies, and monitoring sub-contractors to ensure quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple tenders effectively. This position offers a permanent contract and a chance to be part of a significant sector within the engineering landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supporting or managing the tendering process for sub‑contract services.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures and procurement regulations.
• Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts and tenders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end tendering process for sub‑contract services.
• Develop detailed procurement strategies.
• Monitor sub‑contractor performance to meet quality standards.

Skills

Tendering process management

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Manager – Sub Contract

Location: Birmingham / Watford

Employment Type: Permanent

Sector: Power (Substations)

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in tendering and sub‑contract management? With a pipeline of work in the Power Sector, now is a great time to get into the sector or transfer to a long‑term prospect. We are looking for a talented Procurement Manager to join our team and support the process of procuring sub‑contract services. This key role will involve overseeing the procurement strategy, managing competitive tendering, and ensuring the successful selection of sub‑contractors that meet our quality, budget, and timeline requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage the end‑to‑end tendering process for sub‑contract services, including issuing and reviewing Invitations to Tender (ITTs), evaluating bids, and recommending the best‑suited sub‑contractors.
• Facilitate the development of detailed procurement strategies, ensuring all sub‑contractors are selected through a fair, transparent, and compliant tendering process.
• Coordinate with the project disciplines to identify project needs, specifications, and scope to ensure the preparation of accurate tender documents.
• Facilitate contract and term negotiations with selected sub‑contractors, ensuring cost‑effectiveness, quality, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain and manage relationships with existing sub‑contractors, and explore new opportunities by identifying potential suppliers and contractors through market research.
• Monitor sub‑contractor performance, ensuring that work is delivered on time, within budget, and meets the required quality standards.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and industry standards.
• Provide regular reports on procurement activities, tender outcomes, and performance metrics to senior management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supporting or managing the tendering process for sub‑contract services or similar procurement roles.
• Strong knowledge of tendering procedures, contract law, and procurement regulations.
• Experience in reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating contracts and tenders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and sub‑contractors while adhering to project deadlines and budgets.
• Chair procurement meetings within the project, demonstrating resilience and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a strategic mindset.
• Relevant qualifications in procurement, supply chain management, or business administration are desirable.

About us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long‑term health conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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