Job Description:

Location: London, with flexible and hybrid working
Sector: Construction Consultancy - Infrastructure & Complex Projects

An established construction consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join its growing Procurement and Commercial team in London.
This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with a strong commercial background to help develop and expand procurement services, working with clients across both the public and private sectors.
You will support major programmes and complex infrastructure projects, advising clients on procurement strategy, sourcing, tendering, contract management and supply chain performance. Working across sectors such as utilities, transport, energy and defence, you will help organisations improve procurement capability, maximise value and achieve sustainable commercial outcomes.
The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client engagements, build trusted stakeholder relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the procurement function. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chain partners while sharing your expertise and supporting the development of colleagues.
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, with a focus on supporting a healthy work-life balance and providing opportunities for ongoing professional development.

• Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with client objectives, project requirements and wider commercial priorities.
• End-to-End Procurement: Lead and advise on procurement activities across the full lifecycle, from defining requirements and sourcing strategies through to tendering, contract award and mobilisation.
• Tender Management: Manage sourcing exercises, tender documentation, bid evaluations and supplier recommendations to ensure effective and competitive procurement outcomes.
• Commercial Management: Apply procurement and commercial expertise to improve value for money, manage risk and support clients in achieving their commercial objectives.
• Contract Management: Support contract mobilisation, supplier relationship management and ongoing contract performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supply Chain Optimisation: Work with clients and supply chain partners to improve supplier performance, strengthen relationships and deliver sustainable commercial benefits.
• Contractual Advice: Apply knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC and other relevant contract forms to identify and advise on contractual and commercial risks.
• Public Sector Procurement: Support clients in navigating public procurement requirements, including relevant regulations and legislative changes.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and delivery teams, providing practical advice and tailored procurement solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, influencing decision-making, challenging constructively and building consensus across complex project environments.
• Business Development: Identify new opportunities, contribute to bids and proposals, support bid writing and presentations, and help develop long-term client relationships.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote procurement best practice, share knowledge and identify opportunities to enhance procurement processes and organisational capability.
• Team Development: Mentor colleagues, share technical expertise and contribute to the development of a high-performing procurement team.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or a commitment to working towards, a relevant professional body such as CIPS.
• Experience delivering procurement services across major programmes or complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience within sectors such as utilities, transport, energy, defence or other complex project environments.
• A proven track record of developing and implementing procurement strategies, managing tendering processes and delivering end-to-end procurement activities.
• Experience in contract mobilisation, supplier relationship management and contract performance improvement.
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  Working knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC or other relevant industry-standard contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify procurement risks, improve value for money and support effective commercial decision-making.
• Experience working with public and private sector organisations, including an understanding of public procurement regulations and the Procurement Act 2023.
• The confidence to work in a client-facing environment, providing advice and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective relationships.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach, with an interest in continuous improvement and developing procurement capability.
• Experience contributing to business development, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, supporting bids and strengthening client accounts.
• A commitment to professional development, technical excellence and delivering high-quality outcomes for clients.

You will deliver effective procurement strategies and sourcing activities that help clients achieve their commercial objectives, manage supply chain risk and secure value for money.
You will build trusted client relationships, providing practical advice and identifying opportunities to improve procurement processes, supplier performance and overall commercial outcomes.
You will also contribute to the growth of the procurement function by supporting business development, developing new client relationships and identifying opportunities for repeat business.
Alongside your client responsibilities, you will share your expertise with colleagues, promote best practice and help develop a collaborative, high-performing team.

This is an opportunity to join a growing procurement and commercial team working on complex, high-profile infrastructure programmes across a range of sectors.
You will have the opportunity to influence procurement strategy, work closely with clients and supply chain partners, and play an active role in developing procurement services and commercial capability.
The business offers a flexible working culture, competitive benefits and access to professional, technical and leadership development opportunities to support your continued career progression.
If you are an experienced procurement professional looking for a senior role where you can influence commercial outcomes, develop client relationships and contribute to the growth of a consultancy team, we would be keen to hear from you.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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