- Senior Procurement Manager - Category Manager - Construction and Engineering
- North London - Hybrid Working
About Our Client
The hiring organisation is a well-established business which is growing. It operates by focusing on delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions in the procurement and supply chain sector
Job Description
As a Procurement Manager/ Senior Category Manager - Construction & Engineering Services
- Lead end to end procurement activity: market engagement, sourcing strategy, tendering, evaluation, contracting and supplier management.
- Set construction category strategies aligned to our infrastructure plan and master schedule.
- Run robust supplier selections and negotiations, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated in contracts.
- Partner with PMs and QSs to structure procurement packages, lots and timelines.
- Source M&E services, civils, terminal refurbishments and specialist trades (including enabling works).
- Manage NEC, JCT and other standard form contracts and support commercial negotiations.
- Ensure contract governance: risk allocation, cost tracking, change control and programme management.
- Provide procurement input to feasibility, cost planning and gateway reviews.
- Monitor supplier KPIs to secure value for money, quality, safety and programme milestones.
- Advise ELT/SLT with market insights, risk analysis and options.
- Deliver clear reporting on procurement progress, commercial performance and supplier KPIs.
- Support head office functions with spend analytics and commercial insights.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Senior Procurement Specialist NEC Construction & Engineering Services professional should have:
- Strong knowledge end to end procurement's and must have experience of of NEC contracts and procurement processes within a complex environment.
- Proven experience managing end to end procurement for large construction and engineering projects.
- Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated/safety critical sectors (e.g., aviation, utilities, rail).
- Proven delivery of large scale capital projects with project teams, consultants and contractors.
- Strong knowledge of NEC/JCT and other construction contract models (e.g., framework agreements, design & build).
- Experience managing complex sourcing and contract performance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder skills with the ability to influence at ELT/SLT level.
- Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and strong negotiation capability.
- MCIPS qualified (or working towards).
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package to support your needs.
- Opportunity to work with a medium-sized company in the property industry.
- Role based in North London, offering a stable and permanent position.
- Chance to contribute to impactful construction and engineering projects.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and excel in Procurement within Construction & Engineering Services, we encourage you to apply today