Procurement Manager

Description:

Procurement Manager / Senior Buyer (Construction / Infrastructure)
Bridgwater | Site & Office Based | 1 Day WFH
From £65,500 p.a. + Bonus + Travel Allowance
We’re working with a well-established organisation delivering critical services on one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects. Due to an urgent requirement within the commercial team, they are looking to appoint a Procurement Manager or experienced Senior Buyer ready to step up.
This is a key role supporting a live, fast-paced project environment, with responsibility for managing procurement activity across multiple workstreams.
The Role
You will take ownership of procurement across a live infrastructure project, working closely with commercial, operational and site teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing a yearly spend of £2m–£2.5m across materials, plant and subcontract services
* Leading procurement activity across multiple packages within a live project environment
* Managing and developing supplier relationships
* Negotiating pricing, contracts and commercial terms
* Supporting cost control and budget management alongside the commercial team
* Ensuring procurement processes are compliant, efficient and aligned with delivery requirements
* Working closely with site teams to support programme delivery
* Identifying cost-saving opportunities and process improvements
What We’re Looking For
This role requires experience within construction, infrastructure or a similar project-based environment. Applications from candidates without relevant industry experience will not be considered.
* Experience within construction, infrastructure or logistics procurement
* Experience in a procurement, buying or supply chain role within construction, infrastructure, engineering or site-based project delivery environments
* Candidates at:
* Procurement Manager level
* OR Senior Buyer level looking to step up
* Proven experience managing procurement across live projects or operational delivery environments
* Strong experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial agreements
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
* Strong commercial awareness and organisational skills
* Confident communicator, able to work with site teams and senior stakeholders
Highly desirable:
* Experience supporting site-based or project delivery teams
What’s on Offer
* Salary from £65,500 + bonus
* Travel allowance available
* Hybrid working (typically 4 days site/office, 1 day WFH)
* Long-term opportunity on a major infrastructure project
* High level of responsibility and ownership within the commercial team
Why Apply?
* Work on a nationally significant infrastructure project
* Join an established and growing commercial team
* Opportunity to step into a key procurement role with real impact
* Long-term, stable project environment