Procurement Manager

Balfour; Grays; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement for their £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project. You will negotiate best-value contracts, develop procurement strategies, and lead sourcing teams to ensure project success. Candidates should have relevant degrees, strong communication skills, and proven procurement experience. The role offers an attractive salary and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Pension savings scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Employee benefit discounts

Qualifications

• Experience within a Procurement Management role.
• Ability to manage people while delivering objectives.
• Proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Experience of subcontract procurement.
• Supply-chain management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project requirements are met and best-value contracts are negotiated.
• Produce project-specific procurement strategies.
• Develop and implement individual package procurement plans.
• Lead multi-disciplinary sourcing teams through the ITT process.
• Facilitate the negotiation of package-specific terms and conditions.

Skills

Stakeholder management skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Negotiation skills

Results-oriented

Education

Relevant business degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jaggaer

Job description

Apply for the Procurement Manager role at Balfour Beatty plc.

About the Role

Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project, consisting of 43 bridges, including viaducts, 17 km of complex highways construction, complex utility diversions, and a scheme‑wide, industry‑leading approach to carbon reduction.

Balfour Beatty Highways maintains, manages and operates major highway networks across the UK and supports local authorities in creating communities where people want to live, work and play.

The Procurement Manager, as part of the wider Procurement Function, will work with other members of the LTC Project team to ensure the delivery of the LTC Procurement Strategy and deliver procurement activity in line with the Main Contract requirements and the business’s objectives, strategy and processes.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure project requirements are met and best‑value contracts are negotiated to meet and exceed targets.
• Produce project‑specific procurement strategies for agreement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and implement individual package procurement plans to ensure project specific constraints are considered, maintaining security of supply and optimising added value.
• Draw on technical knowledge and lead the production of package ITTs, drawing necessary information from other disciplines within the team (operations, planning, design, quality).
• In line with the project procurement strategy, lead multi‑disciplinary sourcing teams through the ITT process, recommending the best supplier using the Balfour Beatty ITT procurement software (Jaggaer).
• In conjunction with the Commercial team, facilitate the negotiation of package‑specific terms and conditions and agree with the wider business where applicable.
• Negotiate agreements that support on‑time delivery and meet safety and sustainability requirements.
• Develop key relationships with business stakeholders and strategic supply partners to improve the business.
• Identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
• Conduct business review meetings with key stakeholders to assess risk, review future strategies, and identify potential cost‑down and improvement opportunities.
• Provide periodic reporting for management on purchasing, controls and processes.
• Teach and educate managers and associates about procurement process control.

Who we're looking for

The following experience/qualifications are essential:

• Relevant business degree or equivalent experience (e.g. MCIPS) and experience within a Procurement Management role.
• Appropriate people‑management style that delivers objectives while considering the skills, personalities and needs of employees.
• A pragmatic yet disciplined approach to process compliance.
• Highly results‑oriented, with a proven track record of exceeding targets.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Problem‑solving skills, with the ability to use initiative to identify areas of improvement and propose solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of procurement ERP and e‑tendering systems (e.g. Oracle, Jaggaer or similar).
• Experience of subcontract procurement.
• Supply‑chain management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven track record in negotiation.

Benefits

• Attractive salary.
• Pension savings scheme.
• Whole host of other Balfour Beatty staff employee benefits (discounts, exclusive offers, etc).
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme.
• Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities via our portal.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 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.

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 can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background. Visit https://www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion for more details.

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and 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 also offer 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 it is fair and inclusive. For feedback, please contact [e-mail].