Senior Procurement Manager – Major Infrastructure Projects

Derby (Hybrid – 3 days per week)

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An exciting opportunity has been created for a Procurement Manager to join a rapidly growing power and utilities delivery organisation operating across major Transmission & Distribution and substation programmes .

With the business set to triple in scale over the next few years , procurement plays a critical role in enabling growth, strengthening supply chains, and supporting the ambition to become a contractor and employer of choice . This role sits at the heart of that transformation.

Role Summary

Reporting into senior procurement leadership, you will take ownership of procurement delivery across a major substation-focused workstream , supporting both live projects and future frameworks.

You will be responsible for implementing procurement strategies and work package plans, managing key supplier relationships, and ensuring the cost-effective, compliant, and resilient sourcing of materials, services, and subcontracted works. The role requires close collaboration with commercial, project, construction, and central procurement teams .

Alongside delivery, you will play a key role in shaping ways of working , embedding best practice, and supporting the wider evolution of the Power T&D procurement function.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement procurement strategies aligned to business growth, efficiency, and risk management objectives
• Lead and support tendering activities across power and substation projects
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and commercial compliance
• Work closely with commercial and legal teams to support contract negotiations
• Apply working knowledge of NEC subcontract and commercial processes
• Act as the primary procurement interface for project stakeholders
• Support project delivery schedules and manage supply chain risks
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sustainability, and governance standards
• Contribute to procurement risk assessments and mitigation planning
• Lead, mentor, and develop procurement team members
• Support senior procurement leadership with wider functional strategy and change initiatives

Required Experience

• Proven procurement professional with end-to-end procurement experience
• Background in power, utilities, infrastructure, or construction environments
• Experience working with both materials suppliers and subcontractors
• Strong supplier relationship and supply chain management capability
• Confident stakeholder manager with a collaborative, credible approach
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving project environments
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills
• MCIPS (or working towards), relevant degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Willing to travel across the UK to support suppliers and project teams

Location & Flexibility

• Derby-based role (3 days per week on site)
• Regular UK travel for supplier engagement and project meetings
• Future opportunity to operate from a new Leeds hub

Why Join

• Join a rapidly scaling £900m+ power infrastructure business unit
• Long-term visibility across major substation and T&D programmes
• Opportunity to influence procurement strategy during a period of transformation
• Strong leadership support and clear development pathways
• A role offering genuine impact, autonomy, and career progression

To apply or find out more, please contact the agency recruiter directly.

All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence.

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