Procurement Manager - NEC / Infrastructure

Procurement Manager (Infrastructure)

£65,000 + Bonus & Package

Location: Dartford (2 days office, 3 days WFH)

Overview

Our client, a rapidly growing infrastructure business, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join their expanding procurement function. This is a broad, operationally focused role offering the opportunity to shape and embed procurement across major infrastructure frameworks.

This position would suit an experienced procurement professional from a civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure background who is comfortable operating in a hands on, project driven environment.

The Opportunity

• Join a business experiencing significant growth, supported by long term infrastructure investment
• Play a key role in developing and embedding procurement within major project frameworks
• High level of autonomy with strong leadership support
• Opportunity to make a visible impact during an important growth phase
• Collaborative, supportive culture with a strong "family business" feel

Role Responsibilities

This is a hands on, operational procurement role with responsibility across multiple live projects and frameworks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering procurement strategies across infrastructure projects
• Managing early works procurement, particularly within energy related projects
• Overseeing long lead items and OEM supplier relationships
• Coordinating procurement across construction elements, including labour and materials
• Negotiating commercial agreements balancing cost, quality, and delivery
• Managing supplier performance and ensuring governance standards are met
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
• Collaborating with engineering, design, estimating, and project delivery teams
• Supporting tendering activity and strengthening supplier assurance processes
• Analysing data to drive cost efficiencies and monitor supplier performance

Project Exposure

• Major infrastructure frameworks across the energy and water sectors
• Opportunity for future exposure to additional sectors, including defence
• Working across multiple projects simultaneously rather than a single contract

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in procurement within infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is advantageous
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities
• Experience managing materials, contracts, and supply chains on complex projects
• Confident engaging with technical stakeholders (e.g. engineers, designers)
• Able to operate effectively across multiple priorities and projects