Senior Procurement Manager

Gatwick Airport; Horley; Hybrid; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead capital procurement across complex projects. This hybrid role is based in Horley and offers a competitive salary with additional bonuses and flexibility. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, professional procurement qualification, and proven experience in leadership and contract management. You'll be driving innovative strategies to enhance passenger experience and operational capacity. This rewarding role offers comprehensive employee benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops discounts

Healthcare scheme

Professional training

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel to work schemes

Free on-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management on large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Track record of delivering complex procurements in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations.
• Engage with multiple tiers of suppliers, managing risk and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial, construction, or business field

Professional qualification such as RICS, MCIPS, or IACCM

Tools

NEC4 contract forms

Project management software

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager

Circa £85,000 + 5% Welcome Bonus + £4,750 Flex Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Benefits

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick. Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… You can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

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 lead 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 evolve our approach to capital procurement across high value, complex construction programmes. You'll drive excellence in safety, cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability, supporting the delivery of transformative projects that will enhance passenger experience and operational capacity.

What will you do?

• Lead the development and implementation of our Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy (SCS) aligned to investment plans and business objectives.
• Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations for multiple construction programmes.
• Oversee procurement across project and programme levels, ensuring consistency, control, and compliance with governance standards.
• Engage with suppliers across the supply chain (1st to 3rd tier), managing risk, communication, and performance across ~100 strategic suppliers.
• Lead framework procurement and negotiation processes, clearly defining responsibilities and κάπο establishing robust controls.
• Champion best practice procurement across all projects, driving value and efficiency while managing risk and opportunity.
• Build and inspire a high‑performing procurement team, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture.
• Ensure full compliance with NEC4 contracts, RIBA project lifecycle, and London Gatwick's commercial standards.

Do you have what we’re looking for?

• Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial, construction, or business field.
• Professional qualification such as RICS, MCIPS, or IACCM (or equivalent) essential; further certifications (e.g. APM, Prince2, Lean) desirable.
• Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management on large‑scale infrastructure or construction programmes.
• Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms (A, C, E), procurement of Designar, Professional Services, Specialist Systems, and Construction.
• Track record of delivering complex procurements in highly regulated environments, driving strategic outcomes and commercial value.
• A collaborative leader, capable of coaching and developing)sender others while driving continuous improvement and an inclusive team culture.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and méthode reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by a discretionary annual bonus, free staff parking, discounted rail travel to work, share matching scheme and more. We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.

There are also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick, we’re also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost‑effective as possible.

• 5% Welcome bonus
• Performance‑based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training to develop
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Free on‑site parking
• Volunteer days

What's it like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at-dé best when we feel comfortable and included.

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success.

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware, as part ofquera your application, should you require any reasonable adjustments.

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick.