Procurement Manager

Your new company Join a forward-thinking organisation with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation who are committed to creating long-term value for their customers, regulators, and stakeholders. Available on a hybrid basis with 2 days per week in the office, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of infrastructure procurement. Your new role As Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in planning, managing, and delivering a strategic pipeline of sourcing initiatives across complex projects. You will: • Lead the end-to-end procurement process for major agreements, with a strong focus on NEC contract terms. • Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, applying strategic thinking to achieve successful outcomes. • Influence and engage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. • Ensure compliance with UK public procurement rules • Build strong market knowledge and develop effective supplier relationships to maximise value delivery. What you'll need to succeed • Demonstrable experience in procurement, with strong working knowledge of NEC contracts. • Substantial experience working in a project-based environment. • In-depth knowledge of public procurement rules and European procurement legislation. • Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen. • A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team. What you'll get in return This role offers the chance to work on high-profile capital programmes, providing exposure to complex projects and high-level commercial negotiations. You will benefit from: • Competitive salary and benefits package. • Professional development opportunities and support for further qualifications. • A collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise will be valued and recognised. • The opportunity to make a tangible impact on projects that shape communities and deliver long-term value. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk