Procurement & Supply Chain Manager – Major Projects

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager - Major Projects Construction Procurement | Strategic Supply Chain Management | NEC Contracts

Location:

England (flexible) + occasional travel to London Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 (+Bonus)
Ready to play a key role in shaping the supply chain behind major infrastructure projects? A leading UK infrastructure and construction organisation is looking for an experienced Procurement &Supply Chain Manager to join its Major Projects team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of strategic supply chain activities across the full project lifecycle, from early bid development and supplier engagement through to contract award, mobilisation and delivery.

You'll play a key role in securing strategic supplier partnerships, shaping commercial solutions and ensuring supply chain strategies support the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

Working closely with commercial, technical and project leadership teams, you'll have the opportunity to influence major project decisions from the outset, drive supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve competitiveness, manage risk and deliver long-term value. With exposure to high-profile infrastructure developments and involvement at every stage of the project lifecycle, this role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your strategic expertise and make a tangible commercial impact.

As a Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, you will:

Shape End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy:
Develop and implement supply chain strategies across the full lifecycle of major infrastructure projects, from initial bid development and sourcing through to contract award, mobilisation and delivery, ensuring supplier capability and commercial objectives remain aligned at every stage.

Drive Early Supplier Engagement:
Build relationships with strategic suppliers and subcontractors, securing early commitments and market insight to identify opportunities, mitigate supply chain risks and influence sourcing decisions from the outset.

Lead Strategic Supplier Relationships:
Develop key supplier partnerships, implement performance management frameworks and drive continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to influence supplier performance and build valuable long-term commercial relationships.

Influence Major Project Solutions:
Work closely with commercial, technical and project teams to shape sourcing and packaging strategies, contribute to pricing and support early contractor involvement, allowing you to influence project design, buildability and commercial outcomes.

Drive Commercial Performance & Governance:
Oversee supply chain readiness, manage procurement risks and champion best practice across sourcing and contract management, ensuring compliant, commercially effective solutions while playing a key role in the successful transition from bid to project delivery.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Construction & Major Projects

Experience:

A strong background in construction procurement or supply chain management, with demonstrable exposure to complex infrastructure or major projects.

NEC Contract Expertise:
Practical experience working with NEC contracts, with a good understanding of contractual frameworks, supplier obligations and commercial risk management.

Strategic Supply Chain Management:
Experience developing supply chain strategies, leading early supplier engagement, assessing market capability and delivering commercially effective sourcing solutions across project bids and delivery.

Commercial & Stakeholder Management:
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, negotiate effectively and balance commercial value, risk and compliance across multidisciplinary project teams.

Analytical Skills &

Qualifications:

A commercially minded, results-driven approach with strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities. MCIPS or working towards CIPS would be advantageous, alongside a relevant degree or equivalent industry experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an established construction procurement or supply chain professional looking to take on a more strategic position within a major projects environment. With exposure to high-profile infrastructure developments, early involvement in complex bids and the opportunity to influence key supplier and commercial decisions, you'll be well positioned to strengthen your expertise and make a tangible impact.

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