Strategic Infrastructure Procurement Lead

Mace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The Senior Project Procurement Specialist will plan, manage and deliver procurement activities across a major infrastructure programme, developing strategies, leading tendering and negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery within governance and legislation.

You will mentor junior professionals and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve best-value

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience within major infrastructure, construction, utilities or capital programmes.
• Strong knowledge of public sector and/or regulated procurement environments, including relevant UK procurement legislation.
• Experience leading end-to-end procurement activities and managing complex supply chain relationships.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing procurement strategies, category plans and commercial models.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced project environment.

Responsibilities

• Directing and managing a portfolio of procurement projects from strategy development through to contract award.
• Developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with programme and business objectives.
• Managing tendering, supplier selection and contract award processes in compliance with relevant legislation and internal governance requirements.
• Managing or supporting complex commercial negotiations alongside project and commercial teams.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and supply chain partners.
• Conducting market analysis and supplier engagement activities to understand market trends, risks and opportunities.
• Supporting category management initiatives and the development of effective commercial and contracting strategies.
• Ensuring procurement risks are identified, managed and reported appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate procurement records, reporting and governance documentation.
• Supporting contract administration activities, including variations, extensions and supplier performance management.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and procurement best practice across the programme.
• Mentoring and supporting junior procurement professionals, helping to develop capability within the wider team.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement legislation, company policies and delegated authority requirements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Public sector procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategies

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The Senior Project Procurement Specialist will plan, manage and deliver procurement activities across a major infrastructure programme, developing strategies, leading tendering and negotiations, and ensuring timely delivery within governance and legislation.

You will mentor junior professionals and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve best-value