Senior Infrastructure Procurement Lead

Mace; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

The Senior Project Procurement Specialist will plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of procurement activities across a major infrastructure programme in the UK, working with commercial, project and stakeholder teams to ensure timely delivery and governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement experience within major infrastructure, construction or capital programmes.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement and UK legislation.
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement activities and managing complex supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation, communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a portfolio of procurement projects from strategy development through to contract award.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with programme and business objectives.
• Lead tendering, supplier selection and contract award processes in line with governance.
• Lead or support complex commercial negotiations with project and commercial teams.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Conduct market analysis and supplier engagement to understand trends and risks.
• Support category management initiatives and contracting strategies.
• Identify and report procurement risks; maintain governance documentation.
• Assist contract administration, including variations and extensions.
• Drive continuous improvement and procurement best practice across the programme.
• Mentor junior procurement professionals and develop team capability.
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation and delegated authority.

Skills

Procurement management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

The Senior Project Procurement Specialist will plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of procurement activities across a major infrastructure programme in the UK, working with commercial, project and stakeholder teams to ensure timely delivery and governance compliance.