Senior Procurement Specialist (NEC3/4 - Construction)

Butler Ross; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical cover

Double-matched pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

Butler Ross in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead a major, multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme. You will own procurement activity across large-capital projects, driving strategy, supplier selection and strategic negotiations.

In this high-impact role, you will shape procurement governance, manage complex portfolios, and mentor junior colleagues while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in infrastructure or capital project procurement environments.
• Proven experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience delivering procurements under regulated frameworks (PCR2015/UCR2016/PA23).
• Experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously.
• Solid governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity across major infrastructure or capital projects.
• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies aligned to programme objectives.
• Manage supplier selection processes and lead commercial negotiations.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation.
• Use market intelligence and data insights to identify risks, opportunities, value improvements.
• Support post-award contract management with commercial teams.
• Mentor junior team members and promote procurement best practice.

Skills

Infrastructure procurement

NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4)

Regulated frameworks procurement

Category strategy development

Stakeholder management

Governance and compliance

Multiple complex procurements

Tools

PCR2015

UCR2016

PA23

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in delivering a major, multi-billion-pound infrastructure construction programme of national significance.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead complex procurement activity across large-scale capital projects, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will directly influence long-term infrastructure outcomes.

The Role

You will take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects, leading strategy development, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations across a complex delivery programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end-to-end procurement activity across major infrastructure or capital projects
• Developing and executing category and sourcing strategies aligned to programme objectives
• Managing supplier selection processes and leading commercial negotiations
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation
• Using market intelligence and data insights to identify risks, opportunities, and value improvements
• Supporting post-award contract management activities in collaboration with commercial teams
• Mentoring junior team members and promoting procurement best practice

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Strong experience in infrastructure or capital project procurement environments
• Proven experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4 is essential)
• Demonstrable experience delivering procurements under regulated frameworks, including at least one of:
• Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015)
• Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR2016)
• Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
• Experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously
• Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a flagship UK infrastructure programme with long-term national impact
• High visibility role with the ability to influence strategic procurement decisions
• Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
• Strong focus on career development, leadership, and progression
• Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

Salary and Package

55,000- 64,000 with a strong benefits package that includes:

• Individual private medical cover
• Double-matched pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme