Strategic Highway Procurement Lead

Randstad Cpe London; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE London seeks a Buyer - Highways to manage end-to-end procurement for subcontracts, materials, plant, and equipment on highways projects in Southampton. The role is hands-on, commercially focused and coordinates with operations, commercial, technical and supply chain teams to drive value and supplier performance.

Responsibilities include RFIs/RFQs/ITTs, tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and development of sourcing plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end procurement and supplier management.
• Experience negotiating commercial and contractual terms.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• ERP/e-procurement experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including RFIs, RFQs and ITTs.
• Evaluate tenders and prepare sourcing and award recommendations.
• Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, and contractual conditions.
• Identify cost savings, cost avoidance, and value-for-money opportunities.
• Develop and maintain procurement schedules and sourcing plans.
• Carry out supplier due diligence and financial/commercial checks.
• Raise purchase orders and manage procurement processes in line with governance.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
• Develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capacity, pricing, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce procurement reports, dashboards, and management information.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, operational, technical, and HSEQS teams.
• Support sustainability, environmental, D&I, innovation, and Zero Harm objectives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Analytical mind

Risk awareness

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

ERP/e-procurement

Civil procurement

Tools

Oracle / Jaggaer

Job description

Randstad CPE London seeks a Buyer - Highways to manage end-to-end procurement for subcontracts, materials, plant, and equipment on highways projects in Southampton. The role is hands-on, commercially focused and coordinates with operations, commercial, technical and supply chain teams to drive value and supplier performance.

Responsibilities include RFIs/RFQs/ITTs, tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and development of sourcing plans.