Procurement & Supply chain

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de premier plan recherche un spécialiste des achats pour rejoindre une équipe en croissance. Le rôle consiste à gérer des services professionnels à travers des projets complexes, en contribuant aux accords stratégiques de chaîne d'approvisionnement. L'opportunité cible quelqu'un ayant une expérience dans l'ingénierie ou la construction, avec un fort potentiel de développement professionnel dans un environnement collaboratif.

Benefits

Company car or cash allowance

Up to 6% matched pension contribution

25 days’ holiday (+ option to buy more)

Life assurance and employee assistance programme

Flexible/hybrid working options

Discount scheme (gym memberships, mobile plans, and more)

Supportive policies for families and personal wellbeing

Strong focus on professional development and progression

Qualifications

• Expérience démontrée dans les rôles d'approvisionnement ou de chaîne d'approvisionnement, idéalement en ingénierie ou construction.
• Connaissance approfondie des contrats de services professionnels (particulièrement NEC).
• Capacité à influencer et guider les équipes sur les meilleures pratiques d'approvisionnement.

Responsibilities

• Gérer l'approvisionnement de services professionnels subconsultants pour divers projets.
• Soutenir la négociation des contrats et les modifications en collaboration avec les équipes juridiques.
• Superviser le système de préqualification de l'entreprise et coordonner les évaluations.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract Management

Procurement Strategy

Collaboration

Influencing

Education

CIPS membership (MCIPS) or working towards it

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Are you passionate about shaping smart procurement strategies in complex, high-impact industries?
Do you enjoy working across diverse, high-profile projects where your input directly influences success?
Ready to take your supply chain expertise to the next level in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment?
We’re looking for a Procurement Specialist to join a growing team that delivers innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions across some of the most challenging and highly regulated sectors in the UK and Europe.
The Opportunity
As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll support the appointment of professional services across all departments and project phases—from work-winning to delivery. Your insights will contribute to the development of strategic supply chain agreements, helping teams operate effectively and deliver excellence at every stage.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in procurement or supply chain within engineering or construction project teams who is looking to develop further in a strategic and impactful environment.
Your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Managing the procurement of subconsultant professional services for a wide range of projects.
• Supporting contract negotiation and amendments in collaboration with legal teams, ensuring main contract obligations are appropriately stepped down.
• Overseeing the company’s prequalification system and coordinating assessments across departments.
• Working with NEC suite contracts and, ideally, IChemE forms.
• Driving procurement excellence across multidisciplinary project teams.
  

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Chartered or working towards membership of CIPS (MCIPS) with relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in procurement or supply chain roles, ideally within engineering or construction.
• Strong working knowledge of professional services contracts (particularly NEC).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• MCIPS (Chartered Member of CIPS) or working toward it.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to influence and guide teams through procurement best practices.
  

What’s in It for You

• Work across a varied, dynamic project portfolio that makes a real-world impact.
• Develop professionally while working with leading global brands.
• Join a high-performing, supportive team that values your input and expertise.
• Gain exposure to projects at different lifecycle stages—broadening your experience and adaptability.
• Thrive in a company that champions innovation, career progression, and continuous learning.
  

Benefits That Work for You

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched pension contribution
• 25 days’ holiday (+ option to buy more)
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Discount scheme (gym memberships, mobile plans, and more)
• Supportive policies for families and personal wellbeing
• Strong focus on professional development and progression
  

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.