Project Procurement Manager

JD Ross Energy; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support a major UK energy infrastructure programme. You will lead EPC subcontracting procurement, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost-effective sourcing across the project.

This role requires a deep understanding of contract form practice and strong stakeholder collaboration across engineering, delivery, commercial and legal teams. With seven years+ in procurement for large-scale projects, you will negotiate high-value

Qualifications

• Requires minimum seven years' procurement experience in large EPC/infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record with subcontract procurement and construction contracts.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles, contract law, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage full procurement lifecycle for EPC subcontracting works, aligning with schedules and budgets.
• Lead tendering, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, and subcontract awards.
• Develop relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor performance and compliance, resolving commercial issues as needed.
• Procure outsourced services, materials and equipment for project delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, delivery, commercial and legal teams to support procurement strategies.
• Support negotiations with local and international stakeholders.
• Maintain procurement records, cost tracking and contract status updates.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities and procurement risks to drive sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Subcontracting

Vendor management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Project procurement systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Procurement software

MS Office

Contract management systems

Job description

An international engineering and infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to support the delivery of a major UK energy infrastructure programme. The role will focus on EPC construction subcontracting, supplier management, contract negotiation, and procurement strategy across a large-scale project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full procurement lifecycle for EPC subcontracting works, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and delivery objectives.
• Lead tendering activities, bid evaluations, commercial assessments, contract negotiations, and subcontract awards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual compliance, resolving commercial and operational issues where required.
• Procure outsourced services, materials, and equipment necessary for project delivery.
• Work closely with engineering, project delivery, commercial, and legal teams to ensure procurement strategies support overall project objectives.
• Support contract negotiations and commercial discussions with both local and international stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, cost tracking, and contract status updates.
• Analyse market conditions, supplier capabilities, and procurement risks to drive cost-effective sourcing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate procurement procedures, governance requirements, and industry best practice.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.

Required Experience

• Minimum seven years' procurement experience within large-scale EPC, infrastructure, construction, energy, utilities, transmission, or industrial projects.
• Proven track record managing subcontract procurement and construction-related contracts.
• Strong understanding of procurement principles, contract law, commercial risk management, and supplier management.
• Extensive experience working with recognised contract forms such as NEC, FIDIC, BIMCO, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated success negotiating high-value contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Experience leading tendering processes, bid evaluations, and supplier qualification activities.
• Good understanding of project delivery, scheduling, cost control, and quality management within major projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with procurement systems and standard business software.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

What would make you stand out?

• Experience working within multinational or multicultural project environments.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, utility, construction, or energy sector regulations.
• Professional qualifications such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or similar.
• Ability to review technical specifications and translate project requirements into procurement strategies.
• Experience identifying and mitigating commercial and supply chain risks.

Why Consider This Role?

• Work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme.
• Play a central role in delivering complex EPC contracts and subcontractor packages.
• Join a globally recognised engineering and technology organisation.
• Gain exposure to international stakeholders and large-scale project delivery.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation supporting the energy transition.