Assistant Procurement Manager

The Procurement team provides expert advice to all stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle to ensure fit for purpose, sustainable, innovative sourcing solutions are achieved.

Thanks to our secured order book we can implement our planned growth strategy and wish to expand the capabilities of the procurement team. Reporting to the Procurement Lead for Infrastructure, the Senior Procurement Manager plays a strategic role in developing and managing high-performing supply chains that support Morrison Construction’s growth objectives across highways, energy and defence markets.

The Senior Procurement Manager will be an integral part of the management team, with the goal to grow a wider Procurement team and will work closely with the Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Delivery functions to maximise our short, medium and long-term procurement opportunities and deliver on the key accountabilities identified below.

• Support the delivery of business unit & project specific procurement strategies
• Assist in the procurement of subcontract, strategic material & plant packages across infrastructure projects
• Conduct market analysis and pre-qualification checks to develop and maintain bid-lists across the BU
• Prepare, organise and issue tender documentation, and work with teams to develop project specific supplier evaluation criteria
• Coordinate and manage tendering processes
• Maintain accurate procurement records
• Ensure procurement schedules are always kept up to date
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key supply chain partners
• Support strategic supplier performance management activities
• Assist with the onboarding, assessment, and approval of new suppliers
• Identify opportunities to develop our strategic supply chain
• Ensure procurement processes comply with Galliford Try policies, business management system, ethical standards, and delegated authority requirements
• Assist in managing procurement risks and developing mitigation strategies as risks arise
• Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders across procurement, commercial, operations, finance and the wider business
• Provide procurement guidance and support to project delivery teams

• Motivation to have an impact on GT’s procurement and wider business processes/objectives with a willingness to drive change and continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Be pro-active, organised and professional
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across the business and supply chain
• Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

• Experience with in civil engineering, infrastructure, construction, utilities, rail, highways, water, energy, or related sectors
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and infrastructure procurement practices
• Knowledge of procurement systems and e-sourcing platforms
• Willingness to work towards or already hold MCIPS certification
• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles
• Experience supporting tendering and supplier evaluation activities
• Commercial awareness and analytical skills

With an impressive order book of over £4.3 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

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