Senior Procurement Manager - Construction Projects

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Crawley; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in procurement is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to lead strategic procurement for major construction projects. This role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and driving value through negotiation. The position offers visibility at board level and the opportunity to impact high-profile projects.

Benefits

Car package

Competitive salary

Opportunity for impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction procurement, especially on capital projects.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing high-value contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy for construction and infrastructure projects.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Construction procurement

Negotiation

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Construction Projects - £75,000 - £85,000 + Car & Package

Location: Greater London Area

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

A leading organisation operating at the forefront of complex construction and capital projects is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join its team. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape and lead strategic procurement activities across multiple large-scale developments.

As the business continues to invest in new infrastructure, you will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process, working closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with commercial expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the procurement strategy across major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Engage and manage key suppliers and subcontractors, negotiating terms and driving value.
• Partner with project managers, engineering, legal and finance teams to align procurement with project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulations, and industry standards.
• Mitigate risk through effective contract management and supplier governance.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and innovation.

About You:

• Proven experience in construction procurement, ideally on capital projects or large-scale infrastructure.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and contract management skills.
• Confident managing high-value contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC etc.).
• Able to influence at a senior level and build lasting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to lead and challenge the status quo

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a critical role in shaping the procurement function within a forward-thinking and growth-oriented organisation. You'll have visibility at board level, autonomy in your role, and the chance to make a tangible impact on high-profile projects.

Interested in hearing more?

We're handling this vacancy on a confidential basis. Please submit your CV or contact us directly for an initial discussion.