Senior Global Procurement Manager (Capital Construction & Engineering)

Atrium Global; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Senior Global Procurement Manager to lead procurement and contracting solutions for capital construction and engineering projects. This role, based in Scotland, involves close collaboration with project teams to ensure compliance and performance. Candidates should have extensive experience in procurement within the capital construction sector, strong negotiation skills, and a degree in a relevant field. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive day rates.

Qualifications

• 610 years procurement experience within capital construction & engineering environments.
• Strong track record across multistage delivery models (e.g. FEED + EPCm).
• In-depth understanding of commercial risk allocation and contracting models.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead procurement partner for major capital projects across UK manufacturing sites.
• Champion safety culture, driving continuous improvement and compliance.
• Enable early procurement engagement to shape optimal contracting and sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership behaviours

Education

Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Senior Global Procurement Manager (Capital Construction & Engineering)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Irvine / Montrose, Scotland

Onsite requirements: Hybrid, travel to either Irvine OR Montrose in Scotland

Engagement Type: Inside IR35

Day Rate: £444 per day (PAYE) OR £588.55 per day (Umbrella)

LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK: Candidates must have the existing legal right to work in the UK. No sponsorship is available.

Gibbs Consulting is supporting a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry to appoint a Senior Global Procurement Manager. This role is for a client of ours.

Job Overview

You will take a strategic and operational lead in defining and delivering procurement and contracting solutions for capital construction and engineering projects. The role partners closely with project leadership teams to ensure delivery against safety, cost, quality and schedule targets, while maintaining strong compliance and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead procurement partner for major capital projects across UK manufacturing sites
• Champion safety culture, driving continuous improvement and compliance throughout delivery
• Enable early procurement engagement to shape optimal contracting and sourcing strategies
• Execute robust sourcing processes covering Professional Services and Trade contractor packages
• Lead negotiations, contract drafting, contract performance and change / claim management
• Maintain close governance through steering reviews, supplier performance tracking and reporting
• Build and manage long-term supplier relationships, focusing on innovation, efficiency and value
• Support knowledge sharing and collaboration across internal stakeholder groups

Requirements

• 610 years procurement experience within capital construction & engineering environments
• Strong track record across multistage delivery models (e.g. FEED + EPCm)
• In-depth understanding of commercial risk allocation and contracting models (EPCM / EPC / IPD)
• Knowledge of NEC, FIDIC or IChemE contract forms (NEC highly desirable)
• Skilled in end-to-end sourcing, commercial negotiation and contract management
• Confident stakeholder manager capable of influencing and driving change
• Excellent communication and leadership behaviours in complex organisations
• Degree in Business, Economics or Engineering (Master level preferred)
• SAP and MS Office proficiency, Lean / Six Sigma exposure beneficial