Senior Procurement Manager

London Gatwick Airport; Crawley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join London Gatwick Airport as a Senior Procurement Manager and lead the capital procurement strategy for complex construction projects. This role involves overseeing procurement activities, engaging with suppliers, and fostering a high-performing team while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will play a crucial role in enhancing passenger experience and operational capacity.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Healthcare scheme

Life and disability insurance

Professional development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel schemes

On-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in commercial or construction field.
• Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM.
• Leadership experience in capital procurement on large infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Oversee procurement activities ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Engage with suppliers, managing risk and performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree in commercial or construction field

Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM

Certifications like APM, Prince2, Lean

Job description

Join the UK's second-largest airport and help shape the future of air travel. London Gatwick is looking for a Senior Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in the implementation of our ambitious infrastructure investment plan. As the world's most efficient single-runway airport, we're committed to innovation, sustainability, and performance—this is your chance to be part of it.

As Senior Procurement Manager, you will lead and develop our approach to capital procurement across high-value, complex construction programmes. You will drive excellence in safety, cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability, supporting transformative projects that enhance passenger experience and operational capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement the Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy (SCS) aligned with investment plans and business goals.
2. Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations for multiple construction projects.
3. Oversee procurement activities across project and programme levels, ensuring consistency and compliance with governance standards.
4. Engage with suppliers, managing risk, communication, and performance across approximately 100 suppliers.
5. Lead framework procurement and negotiation processes, establishing responsibilities and controls.
6. Promote best practice procurement, driving value, efficiency, and risk management.
7. Build and lead a high-performing, inclusive procurement team fostering collaboration.
8. Ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts, RIBA project lifecycle, and Gatwick's commercial standards.

What We're Looking For:

1. A degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or construction field.
2. Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM; additional certifications like APM, Prince2, Lean are desirable.
3. Leadership experience in capital procurement and contract management on large infrastructure projects.
4. Extensive experience across the procurement lifecycle with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
5. Deep understanding of NEC4 contract forms and procurement of design, services, and construction.
6. Successful track record in delivering complex procurements in regulated environments, achieving strategic and commercial objectives.
7. A collaborative leader skilled in coaching, development, and fostering an inclusive team culture.

Benefits:

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel schemes
• On-site parking
• Volunteer days

Work Environment:

At London Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a voice. To learn more, visit our construction careers site.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact us directly.

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