Strategic Construction Procurement Lead

Linesight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead in London to shape equipment sourcing strategies, partner with client technical teams and construction managers, and drive value across OFCI construction packages.

You will lead bid evaluations, manage contracts with legal and finance input, develop statements of work and SLAs, ensure compliance with stage-gate processes, and drive procurement innovation while building trusted relationships with teams and clients.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in procurement (ideally 10+ years).
• Experience in OFCI/ construction procurement, consultancy or EPC/oil and gas sectors.
• Degree in a procurement or supply chain discipline; CIPS preferred or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage equipment sourcing strategies, from identification of supply chain partners through to receipt of materials on site, including expediting of orders, with a clear focus on OFCI demands and pace of construction-led project delivery.
• Act as a strategic partner and maintain alignment with business partners, including client technical teams, construction managers and consultancy stakeholders, to ensure ongoing support of the agreed strategies.
• Lead the decision-making process and make recommendations on awards based on market knowledge, particularly within construction and capital project environments.
• Own the evaluation of bids to determine best overall value, reviewing quotations and proposals against specifications and terms and conditions, ensuring alignment with construction sequencing and site requirements.
• Manage bid requests and contract developments with attention to detail, partnering with legal and finance teams, and ensuring documentation reflects construction best practice.
• Develop statements of work, performance terms and SLAs for the project, tailored to construction-phase expectations and contractor deliverables.
• Utilise client-specific procurement systems and processes, ensuring compliance with stage-gate approvals.
• Review procurement practices to ensure compliance with laws, industry standards and construction regulatory frameworks.
• Identify and drive innovation in procurement and supply chain processes, focusing on efficiency and delivery across OFCI packages.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic procurement

Communication

Problem solving

Commercial mindset

Education

Degree in procurement or supply chain

CIPS certification

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Senior Procurement Lead in London to shape equipment sourcing strategies, partner with client technical teams and construction managers, and drive value across OFCI construction packages.

You will lead bid evaluations, manage contracts with legal and finance input, develop statements of work and SLAs, ensure compliance with stage-gate processes, and drive procurement innovation while building trusted relationships with teams and clients.