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John Sisk & Son; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to oversee procurement activities across a complex Property and Construction portfolio. This strategic leadership role involves developing procurement strategies, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance and performance across critical services. Candidates should have a strong background in Property procurement and experience in high-governance environments. This position offers an attractive salary and benefits, including a bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

20% bonus

Matched pension up to 7.5%

25 days annual leave

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in Property, Construction or Civils procurement.
• Experience leading high-performing teams.
• Ability to operate in a large, multi-site, high-governance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for a broad Property category.
• Manage and develop a team of 2-3 Procurement Managers.
• Drive value, compliance, and supplier performance across critical services.

Skills

Property procurement

Construction procurement

Civils procurement

Team leadership

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager – Property (Construction)

Salary: £80,000 to £88,000 + 20% bonus, matched pension up to 7.5% PMI and 25 days annual leave + additional benefits.

Location: Hertfordshire (3 days a week). Team: leadership role with 2 direct reports.

Are you a senior procurement professional ready to take ownership of a major Property & Construction portfolio across a complex, multi‑site estate? This is a rare opportunity to step into a strategic leadership role overseeing all procurement activity across building maintenance, civils, roofing, FM asset upgrades, and new build / refurbishment projects. You will be shaping commercial strategy for a global operation where scale, safety, and uptime truly matter.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead procurement strategy for a broad Property category spanning civil engineering, construction, reactive & planned maintenance, and capex works.
• Manage and develop a team of 2‑3 Procurement Managers.
• Partner closely with Property leadership, engineers, and project teams across a multi‑billion‑pound estate.
• Drive value, compliance, and supplier performance across mission‑critical services.
• Take ownership of major tendering activity, long‑term framework agreements, and supplier development programmes.
• Ensure all buildings remain safe, compliant, and “fit for purpose” through robust supply chain management.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in Property, Construction or Civils procurement.
• Ability to operate in a large, multi‑site, high‑governance environment.
• Experience leading high‑performing teams.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders in fast‑paced, complex environments.
• A blend of commercial acumen, operational understanding, and value‑creation mindset.

If you have the relevant category experience, please apply to the role or email your CV to [e-mail].