Procurement Manager

OSL Consulting Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager on a contract basis. The role involves overseeing all procurement activities for a major chemical project, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing strategic sourcing. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in procurement within the chemical or industrial sectors and possess strong negotiation skills for complex contracts. Familiarity with ERP software such as SAP or Oracle is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' procurement experience in heavy industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of technical procurement for engineered equipment.
• Proven track record in negotiating complex supply and service contracts.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing all procurement activities for a chemical project.
• Managing strategic sourcing and negotiating supply agreements.
• Coordinating with engineering and construction teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiating supply agreements

Compliance with technical standards

Project delivery coordination

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

OSL Consulting Engineers are the consulting team of nexos, the only fully integrated and most digitally advanced Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) provider in the UK. A new breed of engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) provider that is turning next-gen energy into operational reality, through innovative solutions, partnerships and problem solving.

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager / specialist to join our team for an EPCM project on a contract basis. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing all procurement activities for a major chemical-project delivery within a contractor environment. This includes managing strategic sourcing, negotiating supply agreements, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards, and coordinating with engineering, construction, and project control teams to support successful project delivery on time and within budget.

Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ procurement experience within chemical, petrochemical, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects. With a strong understanding of technical procurement for engineered equipment and packages a proven track record negotiating complex supply and service contracts. With experience within an EPC/EPCM or contractor project environment. Familiarity with international codes and standards applicable to chemical facilities and proficiency with procurement/ERP software (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).