Senior Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Redhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and implement their supply chain strategy, oversee procurement across multiple projects, and lead a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction procurement and contract management, with a professional qualification such as RICS. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance

Professional training

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel to work schemes

Free on-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large-scale infrastructure or construction programmes.
• Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the supply chain strategy.
• Approve procurement strategies and tender awards.
• Build and inspire a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Leadership in construction capital procurement

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent experience in commercial/construction

Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• 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, managing risk, communication, and performance across ~100 suppliers.
• Lead framework procurement and negotiation processes, clearly defining responsibilities and 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.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial, construction
• 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.

What\'s in it for you?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special and no day is like another, where our teams do something every day that other airports only dream of. Along with a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including:

• 5% Welcome bonus
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• High street shops and restaurant discounts
• Healthcare scheme
• Life and insurance
• Professionaltraining todevelop
• 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 anorganisation that places , equity and 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.

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