Procurement Manager

Balfour; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead high-value sourcing activities and manage procurement strategies aligned with company policies. The ideal candidate will have senior-level procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. This role offers smart working opportunities and generous leave policies, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Smart working and flexible hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experienced in mid-senior level procurement.
• Proven success in negotiating high-value contracts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage procurement strategies for projects.
• Lead sourcing teams through tender and ITT processes.
• Negotiate contracts for safety, sustainability, and cost savings.
• Manage supplier performance and disputes.
• Coach procurement teams.

Skills

Advanced negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Understanding of legal frameworks

Senior-level procurement experience

Delivery of savings

Managing complex tenders

Prioritisation skills

Knowledge of ERP systems

Tools

Oracle

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.

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‑rate).
• Family‑friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner’s leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industry: Construction

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.

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 encourages 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]