Senior Procurement Manager

Gatwick Airport Ltd; Limefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK airport is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead procurement for its ambitious infrastructure plans. This role involves developing supply chain strategies and managing supplier performance while ensuring compliance with NEC4 contracts. The ideal candidate has a solid background in construction capital procurement, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Strong understanding of complex procurement environments.
• Collaborative leader capable of coaching and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy development.
• Approve procurement strategies for construction programmes.
• Manage risk and performance across suppliers.

Skills

Leadership in construction capital procurement

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement lifecycle knowledge

Compliance with NEC4 contracts

Education

Degree in a commercial, construction-related field

RICS or IACCM professional qualification

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 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial, construction-related field.
• Professional qualification such as RICS, or IACCM (or equivalent) essential; further certifications (e.g., APM, Prince2, Lean) desirable.
• Proven leadership in construction 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 Design, 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 others while driving continuous improvement and an inclusive team culture.

Benefits:

• 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 it's 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 our best when we feel comfortable and included. We are an organisation that places diversity, equity, and inclusion at its heart. We aim to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise that we all play an important role in our success.