Procurement Manager

Balfour; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Procurement Manager in Birmingham. The role involves managing procurement strategies, leading sourcing teams, and negotiating high-value contracts. Successful candidates will have senior-level procurement experience and strong negotiation skills, alongside a working knowledge of ERP systems. This position offers opportunities for smart working and generous benefits including paid leave and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in procurement and tender processes required.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Strong negotiation skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop procurement strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead sourcing teams through tender processes.
• Negotiate high-value agreements.
• Manage supplier performance and compliance.

Skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Strong understanding of legal frameworks

Senior-level procurement experience

Proven track record of delivering savings

Ability to prioritise work

Working knowledge of ERP systems

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

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About the Role

As a Procurement Manager, you’ll work closely with project teams and the wider Balfour Beatty procurement community to develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Main Contract terms and BBR policies. You’ll manage high‑value sourcing activities, negotiate complex agreements, and ensure compliance while supporting on‑time delivery and sustainability goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and manage procurement strategies throughout the rail project lifecycle.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary sourcing teams through tender and ITT processes for high‑value contracts.
• Negotiate agreements that meet safety, sustainability, and cost‑saving targets.
• Manage supplier performance and resolve disputes using BRAVO systems.
• Coach and develop teams to achieve high performance.
• Ensure compliance with legal frameworks, contract law, and BBR processes.

Who we’re looking for

• Advanced negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
• Strong understanding of legal frameworks and contract law.
• Senior‑level procurement experience in a large organisation.
• Proven track record of delivering savings and managing complex, high‑value tenders.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and supplier relationship management.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi‑disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail].

Employment Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Construction

Location: Birmingham / West Midlands, United Kingdom

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