Strategic Procurement Lead - Construction & Supply Chain

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Private Medical Insurance (if applic.}

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to lead major material and subcontract procurement across the Water Aviation and Highways Team, driving best‑value outcomes and robust commercial management.

You will manage procurement schedules, engage suppliers, support bid activity and ensure compliance with NEC contracts and internal processes, while mentoring others and delivering against programme targets.

Qualifications

• Membership of CIPS or MCIPS desirable.
• Strong understanding of subcontract terms and conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a business unit.
• Proven ability to drive compliant procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver subcontract and materials procurement across projects, ensuring best value and alignment with programme.
• Have a good understanding of drafting NEC Contracts.
• Maintain procurement schedules and report buying gains/losses.
• Place timely, commercially robust orders that protect the business.
• Ensure adherence to Morgan Sindall processes and DELAPs.
• Support work‑winning through tender input, procurement strategies, tender enquiries, and supplier/subcontractor evaluations.
• Contribute to supplier selection and lead on pre‑contract meetings.
• Identify innovation opportunities through supply chain engagement.
• Support supply chain segmentation and database development for the Business Unit.
• Build and manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Support ongoing review and performance management of the supply chain.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Diplomatic / diplomacy

Organisational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Procurement practices

Education

MCIPS / CIPS qualification desirable

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a motivated Procurement Manager to lead major material and subcontract procurement across the Water Aviation and Highways Team, driving best‑value outcomes and robust commercial management.

You will manage procurement schedules, engage suppliers, support bid activity and ensure compliance with NEC contracts and internal processes, while mentoring others and delivering against programme targets.