Senior Procurement Manager (Hiring Immediately)

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the UK's second-largest airport as a Senior Procurement Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of air travel. You will lead strategic procurement initiatives across high-value construction programmes, ensuring safety and sustainability. Work in a collaborative and inclusive environment with fantastic benefits, including competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

High street shops and restaurant discounts

Healthcare scheme

Life and insurance benefits

Professional training to develop skills

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel schemes to work

Free on-site parking

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management.
• Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Approve procurement strategies and tender award recommendations.
• Champion best practice procurement across all projects.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Risk Management

Compliance

Education

Degree in commercial or construction-related field

Professional qualification (e.g., RICS, IACCM)

Job description

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 with 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 approximately 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 standards, and London Gatwick's commercial standards.

What We're Looking For:

1. Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or construction-related field.
2. Professional qualification such as RICS, IACCM (or equivalent) is essential; further certifications (e.g., APM, Prince2, Lean) are desirable.
3. Proven leadership in capital procurement and contract management on large-scale infrastructure or construction programmes.
4. Deep experience across the full procurement lifecycle with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
5. Strong understanding of NEC4 contract forms (A, C, E), procurement of design, professional services, specialist systems, and construction.
6. Track record of delivering complex procurements in highly regulated environments, driving strategic outcomes and commercial value.
7. A collaborative leader, capable of coaching and developing others while driving continuous improvement and fostering 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; our teams engage in projects 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 benefits
• Professional training to develop skills
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel schemes to work
• 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 team to thrive and enjoy their experience working with us. We believe we are at our best when everyone feels comfortable and included.

We are an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, recognizing that each person plays an important role in our success.

To learn more about working at London Gatwick, visit our dedicated construction careers site: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

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

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