Senior Procurement Specialist; NEC​/Construction

Position: Senior Procurement Specialist (NEC/Construction)
Location: Cambridgeshire

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in delivering a major, multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme of national significance.

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead complex procurement activity across large-scale capital projects, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will directly influence long-term infrastructure outcomes.

The Role

You will take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects, leading strategy development, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations across a complex delivery programme.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading end-to-end procurement activity across major infrastructure or capital projects
Developing and executing category and sourcing strategies aligned to programme objectives
Managing supplier selection processes and leading commercial negotiations
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation
Using market intelligence and data insights to identify risks, opportunities, and value improvements
Supporting post-award contract management activities in collaboration with commercial teams
Mentoring junior team members and promoting procurement best practice

Key Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Strong experience in infrastructure or capital project procurement environments
Proven experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4 is essential)
Demonstrable experience delivering procurements under regulated frameworks, including at least one of:
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR
2015)
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR
2016)
Procurement Act 2023 (PA23)
Experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies
Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously
Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on a flagship UK infrastructure programme with long-term national impact
High visibility role with the ability to influence strategic procurement decisions
Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
Strong focus on career development, leadership, and progression
Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package

Apply Now

If you are an experienced procurement professional with, working in a Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or similar role with a background in major projects, NEC contracts and regulated procurement, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Package

£55,000-£64,000 with a strong benefits package that includes:

Individual private medical cover
Double-matched pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme