Senior Procurement Manager (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading airport as a Senior Procurement Manager, playing a crucial role in capital procurement for high-value infrastructure projects. You will lead a team, engage with suppliers, and ensure compliance with industry standards, all while contributing to innovative and sustainable practices. Enjoy competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

5% Welcome bonus

Performance-based bonus scheme

Discounts at high street shops and restaurants

Life and disability insurance

Professional training and development opportunities

Free holiday parking

Discounted travel to work schemes

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Oversee procurement across project levels ensuring compliance with governance standards.
• Build and inspire a high-performing procurement team.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Risk Management

Education

Degree in commercial or construction-related field

Professional qualification (RICS or IACCM)

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 implementing 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:

• Lead the development and implementation of our Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy (SCS) aligned with 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 approximately 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 standards, and London Gatwick's commercial standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or construction-related field.
• Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM (or equivalent) is essential; additional certifications (e.g., APM, Prince2, Lean) are 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 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 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 undertake work 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
• Discounts at high street shops and restaurants
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Free holiday parking
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Free on-site parking

What it's like to work at London Gatwick?

At London Gatwick, our people are our greatest asset. We want our employees to thrive and enjoy their experience working with us. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and has a voice. We recognize that our collective success depends on it.

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.

Click 'Apply' to start your career with London Gatwick.