Strategic Procurement Lead - Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid)

Butler Ross; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 20%

Career progression opportunities

25 days' holiday rising to 28

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Holiday buy/sell options

Healthcare package

Life assurance

Electric car salary sacrifice

Retailer cashback/discounts

Volunteering day

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Butler Ross is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a hybrid role based in Bath. You will lead procurement across major capital programmes, shaping supplier strategies and ensuring value and resilience across critical infrastructure projects.

You will manage high-value frameworks, coach a procurement team and influence stakeholders at all levels. The role requires substantial experience in water/utilities/construction procurement, strong contract negotiation skills and a solid financial

Qualifications

• Substantial procurement experience within water, utilities, construction or infrastructure.
• Strong experience of regulated procurement and large-scale framework management.
• Proven success negotiating and managing complex, high-value contracts.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong understanding of procurement governance, risk management and supplier performance.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using e-procurement and contract management systems.
• Clear communication skills and a passion for delivering better outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business priorities and major capital programmes.
• Lead the full procurement lifecycle, from market engagement and sourcing through to contract award and supplier management.
• Establish, negotiate and manage high-value frameworks and contracts, including NEC and bespoke agreements.
• Build strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, performance and sustainable outcomes.
• Ensure procurement activity complies with environmental, health & safety and regulated procurement requirements.
• Manage budgets, track savings and uncover opportunities for greater commercial value.
• Proactively manage commercial and supply chain risks.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, creating a culture where people and performance thrive.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Contract management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulated procurement

Vendor management

Financial acumen

Procurement governance

Risk management

Tools

Contract management systems

E-procurement software

Job description

Butler Ross is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager for a hybrid role based in Bath. You will lead procurement across major capital programmes, shaping supplier strategies and ensuring value and resilience across critical infrastructure projects.

You will manage high-value frameworks, coach a procurement team and influence stakeholders at all levels. The role requires substantial experience in water/utilities/construction procurement, strong contract negotiation skills and a solid financial