Project Procurement Manager

First Recruitment Group; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to lead procurement for major projects from strategy through to delivery. The role is based in Chiswick and requires overseeing the project purchasing team, developing procurement plans, and driving supplier negotiations.

The candidate will have proven procurement experience in complex projects, strong contract management capabilities, and the ability to manage stakeholders while ensuring compliant, cost-effective procurement

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Proven procurement experience within complex project environments.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated project management and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the project purchasing team, including driving supplier negotiations.
• Manage all procurement activities for assigned purchase packages from prequalification through to close-out.
• Develop and issue procurement plans in line with project requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to approved suppliers.
• Conduct tender evaluations and provide commercial recommendations.
• Support supplier selection, award recommendations, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring.
• Administer purchase orders including invoice verification, claim resolution, back charge management, and purchase order close-out.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Team leadership

Project management

Commercial awareness

Education

University degree or equivalent

Job description

Drive procurement excellence and lead high-value purchasing projects from strategy through to successful delivery.

Our Client has a requirement for a Project Procurement Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Chiswick.

Role Purpose:

• Lead project procurement activities and manage purchasing teams across major projects.
• Deliver procurement strategies for a broad range of engineered and non-engineered materials and equipment.
• Act as a Lead Buyer or procurement subject matter expert on complex purchasing packages.
• Ensure cost-effective, compliant, and commercially robust procurement solutions that support project objectives.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the project purchasing team, including driving supplier negotiations.
• Manage all procurement activities for assigned purchase packages from prequalification through to close-out.
• Develop and issue procurement plans in line with project requirements.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to approved suppliers.
• Conduct tender evaluations and provide commercial recommendations.
• Support supplier selection, award recommendations, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring.
• Administer purchase orders including invoice verification, claim resolution, back charge management, and purchase order close-out.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• University Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
• Proven procurement experience within complex project environments.
• Strong supplier negotiation and contract management capabilities.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated project management and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage complex procurement packages involving engineered and non-engineered products.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for Project Procurement Manager looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.