Senior Procurement Manager - Innovation and sustainability focus at a leading airport (Hiring I[...]

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Gatwick Airport Limited as a Senior Procurement Manager, focusing on innovation and sustainability. This role involves leading capital procurement for complex construction projects, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and quality. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and extensive procurement experience, with a focus on compliance and supplier management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

5% welcome bonus

Performance bonuses

Discounts

Insurance

Training

Free parking

Travel schemes

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in large-scale infrastructure procurement.
• Extensive experience across procurement lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy.
• Manage relationships with approximately 100 suppliers.
• Lead framework procurement and negotiations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Procurement Strategy

Education

Degree in a commercial or construction-related field

Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM

Certifications like APM, Prince2, Lean

Job description

Senior Procurement Manager - Innovation and Sustainability Focus at a Leading Airport (Hiring Immediately), Guildford

Join Gatwick Airport Limited, the UK's second-largest airport, as a Senior Procurement Manager to help shape the future of air travel. This role involves leading capital procurement for complex construction projects, emphasizing safety, cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Capital Programmes Supply Chain Strategy (SCS).
• Approve procurement strategies and tender awards for multiple construction projects.
• Oversee procurement processes, ensuring compliance and consistency.
• Manage relationships with approximately 100 suppliers, handling risk and performance.
• Lead framework procurement and negotiations, establishing controls.
• Promote best practices in procurement, driving value and efficiency.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement team.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts, RIBA project lifecycle, and company standards.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a commercial or construction-related field.
• Professional qualification such as RICS or IACCM; additional certifications like APM, Prince2, Lean are desirable.
• Proven leadership in large-scale infrastructure procurement.
• Extensive experience across procurement lifecycle with negotiation and stakeholder skills.
• Strong understanding of NEC4 contracts and procurement of various professional and construction services.
• Experience delivering complex procurements in regulated environments.
• Leadership skills to develop and coach teams in an inclusive environment.

Benefits:

Employees enjoy a competitive salary, a 5% welcome bonus, performance bonuses, discounts, insurance, training, free parking, and travel schemes.

Work Environment:

Gatwick Airport values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Visit our construction careers site to learn more: Construction Careers | London Gatwick Airport

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