Procurement Manager - Major Infrastructure Projects

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for major infrastructure projects based in Derby. This hybrid role involves leading a procurement team in a dynamic environment, overseeing strategic delivery across a £1bn+ portfolio. The ideal candidate will have strong procurement leadership experience in the power and utility sectors, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for impactful contribution in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus opportunities

Strong leadership support

Qualifications

• Proven procurement leader with end-to-end process expertise.
• Experience in power, utilities, or major construction projects.
• Strong communicator and natural leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and delivery for major projects.
• Manage and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement across multiple projects.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Contract management (NEC3/NEC4)

Job description

Procurement Manager - Major Infrastructure Projects

Derby (Hybrid - 3 days per week) | £70,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Permanent | Notice periods up to 3 months considered

To apply, please contact Adam at [e-mail]

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a high-performing infrastructure delivery team working on a £1bn+ portfolio of live and future projects.

This is a procurement leadership role within a fast-paced environment, offering exposure to major substation and power infrastructure programmes, complex workstreams, and a rapidly expanding pipeline.

Role responsibilities:

Reporting into a Senior Procurement Lead, you will take ownership of a critical substation workstream, leading procurement strategy, delivery, and continuous improvement across multiple projects.

You’ll manage and develop a team of 5-8 procurement professionals (senior buyers, buyers, and emerging talent), operating in a hands‑off, strategic, and supportive leadership style, while still being close enough to challenge, influence, and raise standards.

This role also acts as a deputy to the senior procurement leadership, requiring confidence, credibility, and strong stakeholder presence.

Key Responsibilities:

• End‑to‑end procurement leadership across major substation and power projects
• Managing complex, high‑value workstreams within a multi‑project portfolio
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a growing procurement team
• Driving new ways of working and raising expectations of procurement delivery
• Working closely with construction, commercial, and delivery stakeholders
• Embedding best practice supply chain management and governanceSupporting live sites and project teams as required

Required Experience:

• A proven procurement leader with strong end‑to‑end process expertise
• Experience in power, utilities, infrastructure, or major construction projects
• Substation experience highly desirable (but not essential with relevant exposure)
• Confident managing and influencing senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑change environment
• Strong communicator, team player, and natural leader
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts preferred
• Public sector or regulated environment experience advantageous
• Exposure to organisations such as National Grid would be beneficial

Location & Flexibility

• Derby‑based role (3 days per week on site)
• Regular travel to project sites to support delivery teams
• Future opportunity to work from a new Leeds hub

Why Apply?

• £1bn+ portfolio of nationally significant infrastructure projects
• Major substation programmes with long‑term visibility
• Strong leadership support and opportunity to influence at senior level
• Expanding team and "ridiculous" project pipeline
• A role with real impact, autonomy, and progression potential

To apply or find out more, please contact the agency recruiter directly.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.