Procurement Manager (Capital Infrastructure)
£65,000 + Bonus & Package
Location: Just North of Brighton (2 days office, 3 days WFH)
Overview Our client, a rapidly growing Tier 1 infrastructure business, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their expanding procurement function. This is a broad, operationally focused role offering the opportunity to shape and embed procurement across major infrastructure frameworks.
This position would suit an experienced procurement professional from a civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure background who is comfortable operating in a hands‐on, project‐driven environment.
The Opportunity
* Join a business experiencing significant growth, supported by long‐term infrastructure investment
* Play a key role in developing and embedding procurement within major project frameworks
* High level of autonomy with strong leadership support
* Opportunity to make a visible impact during an important growth phase
* Collaborative, supportive culture with a strong "family business" feel
Role Responsibilities
This is a hands‐on, operational procurement role with responsibility across multiple live projects and frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
* Delivering procurement strategies across capital (engineering) infrastructure projects
* Managing early works procurement, particularly within energy‐related projects
* Overseeing long‐lead items and OEM supplier relationships
* Coordinating procurement across construction elements, including labour and materials
* Negotiating commercial agreements balancing cost, quality, and delivery
* Managing supplier performance and ensuring governance standards are met
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
* Collaborating with engineering, design, estimating, and project delivery teams
* Supporting tendering activity and strengthening supplier assurance processes
* Analysing data to drive cost efficiencies and monitor supplier performance
Project Exposure
* Major infrastructure frameworks across the energy and water sectors
* Opportunity for future exposure to additional sectors, including defence
* Working across multiple projects simultaneously rather than a single contract
Candidate Profile
* Proven experience in procurement within infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering
* Knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous
* Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities
* Experience managing materials, contracts, and supply chains on complex projects
* Confident engaging with technical stakeholders (e.g. engineers, designers)
* Able to operate effectively across multiple priorities and projects
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