Procurement Manager - London

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Procurement Manager for the Rail business unit in London. The role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, and managing substantial annual spend. The successful candidate will be expected to lead teams, ensure compliance, and drive cost savings while supporting sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plans

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Procurement experience at a senior level in a large organisation.
• Experience negotiating complex deals of high value/business impact.
• Ability to run simultaneous projects and deliver positive business results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project requirements are met and best value deals are negotiated.
• Manage total annual spend typically up to approximately £50 million.
• Lead multi-disciplinary sourcing teams through the ITT process.

Skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Organisation and time management skills

Education

MCIPS or equivalent qualification preferred

Tools

ORACLE

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our Rail business unit.

Role Purpose:

Work closely with the project team and the wider Balfour Beatty procurement community to develop and deliver the procurement strategy in accordance with Main Contract terms, BBR procurement policies, and processes.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure project requirements are met and best value deals are negotiated to meet and exceed savings targets.
• Manage total annual spend typically up to approximately £50 million per annum, including higher risk/complexity projects.
• Lead multi-disciplinary sourcing teams through the ITT process for contracts over the value stipulated in the strategy to select the best supplier.
• Negotiate agreements for projects that support on-time delivery and meet safety & sustainability requirements.
• Proactively investigate and propose supply chain improvements.
• Manage compliance with processes and ensure quality standards are maintained across the team(s), recommending improvements where necessary.
• Proactively manage the implementation of the behavioural safety programme and Sustainability Roadmap.
• Manage, coach, and develop talented teams to deliver high performance.

Who we're looking for

The following personal qualities and experience are essential:

• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Basic Category Management knowledge.
• Ability to set up a sourcing team & run successful tenders/ITTs.
• Good understanding of legal frameworks and contract law.
• Working knowledge of ORACLE/P-cards, etc.
• Ability to understand customer & business needs, and to prioritise work accordingly.
• Understanding of supplier relationship management.
• Commercial awareness.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Procurement experience at a senior level in a large organisation.
• Experience negotiating complex deals of high value/business impact, with a track record of savings.
• Experience running successful higher value/higher risk tenders/ITTs.
• Proven ability to run simultaneous projects and deliver positive business results.

The following personal qualities and experience are desirable:

• MCIPS or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Advanced negotiation training.
• Held senior procurement roles in Rail, construction, or manufacturing/industrial environments.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting, and meaningful projects; developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.

Why join us?

Along with contributing to impactful projects, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options such as staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working, 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK's rail networks—designing, enhancing, and maintaining thousands of miles of railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

We provide multidisciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets, including electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems, and technologies.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential for a successful, happy workplace. We are committed to growing our diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and have signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to promote Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions. Applicants meeting minimum requirements will be offered an interview. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

We aim to ensure our recruitment process is fair and inclusive. Feedback can be shared at [e-mail].