Procurement Manager

• Developing and implementing procurement strategies that align with business and project objectives.

• Managing end-to-end procurement activities, including market engagement, sourcing, tendering, evaluation, contract negotiation and award.

• Leading complex commercial negotiations with suppliers, contractors and professional advisers.

• Developing and implementing effective procurement policies, procedures, systems and templates.

• Preparing high-quality tender evaluation reports and clear recommendations for senior decision-makers.

• Ensuring procurement activities comply with company policies, governance requirements, relevant legislation and industry best practice.

• Identifying opportunities to improve value, supplier performance and procurement efficiency while managing commercial and supply chain risk.

• Coordinating input from engineering, planning, consents, finance, legal and project delivery colleagues throughout the procurement process.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, project partners, suppliers and contractors.

• Managing strategic supplier relationships and monitoring supplier performance.

• Supporting major project procurement activities from development through construction and into operations.

• Monitoring market trends, supply chain capacity and emerging procurement risks and opportunities within the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Job requirements

• Significant procurement experience at Procurement Manager level or above.

• Proven procurement experience within the energy sector.

• Strong experience of strategic sourcing, competitive tendering, tender evaluation and contract negotiation.

• Demonstrable experience of managing complex supplier, contractor and stakeholder relationships.

• Strong understanding of procurement governance, commercial risk allocation and contract management.

• Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams on complex projects or packages of work.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Current MCIPS qualification and active professional membership.

• A master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting major infrastructure, transmission, renewable energy or capital project programmes.

• Experience of EPC contracting and FIDIC forms of contract.

• Experience of working in a regulated or joint venture environment.

• Knowledge of high-voltage, offshore, marine installation, cable and/or overhead line procurement.

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

• Strategic thinking, with the ability to balance long-term objectives with operational delivery.

• Confident stakeholder management and influencing skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

• Clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal communication.

• A methodical and well-organised approach.

• High levels of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail.

• Able to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement.

• Comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues, external advisers and project partners.

• We are EXCELLENT at what we do

• We are COMMITTED and ensure we deliver

• We are CHALLENGING of the status quo

• We are SUPPORTIVE of each other

Job responsibilities

• Application review

• Initial phone conversation

• Microsoft Teams interview

• Final stage interview in person. This will also include a skills-based assessment to test presentation and facilitation skills.