Senior Manager - Professional Services Procurement
Major Organization in Civil Infrastructure
Location: West London - 3 days on-site per week
Salary: £90,000 + Comprehensive Package (Bonus, LTI, Travel Allowance and more)
Contact: Rikard, JobsRL@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
This organization is a major player in the Civil Infrastructure space and looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join the senior leadership team, reporting to the Group Director of Procurement & Commercial, that oversees all procurement and contract management activities for projects related to the creation, development, and improving of business assets and infrastructure.
Role Overview: As a Senior Manager for Professional Services Procurement, you will oversee a team of Commercial Managers, focusing on contracts related to consultancy and professional services that are vital to the delivery of ongoing Capex and Investment projects. You will be responsible for managing procurement and contract strategies, working closely with stakeholders to align business needs and procurement objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of 4 Commercial Managers, with plans to expand the team.
- Handle contracts management at the framework level, ensuring efficient and effective procurement strategies.
- Manage strategic procurement efforts, including the development of best practices and upskilling team members.
- Advise senior executives on consultancy-related matters, ensuring alignment with business goals and how to ensure best value is achieved from key consultancy and professional services partners
- Work cross-functionally with control teams, project teams, and governance to manage project timings and deliverables.
Qualifications:
- Clear track record in strategic procurement and category management with deep subject matter expertise of the consultancy and professional services spend area
- Expertise in NEC Framework contracts, NEC3 and NEC4, are beneficial but not essential for success in this position
- Experience in managing consultancy and professional services contracts.
- Background in construction projects, particularly in managing existing assets and improvements.
- Strong people management skills, with the ability to lead and develop a team.
- Excellent stakeholder management and strategic development capabilities.
- Experience in either public and private sectors is acceptable, with a preference for project-based roles in large scale infrastructure environments
Challenges & Opportunities:
- Advise senior executives on strategic consultancy matters.
- Manage and develop a team of commercial professionals, ensuring best practices are implemented.
- Work with various project teams to ensure seamless contract management and procurement processes.
- Long-term growth opportunities across the business, with potential to move into hands-on delivery or other strategic roles.
Why Be Part of This Exciting Team?
- Be part of a dynamic and growing team in the Civil Infrastructure industry.
- Competitive salary with excellent growth prospects.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects and make strategic decisions.
- Flexible working arrangements with a focus on work-life balance.
Apply Now: If you are a strategic thinker with a strong background in procurement and contracts management, and you're ready to take on a leadership role, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. Apply via the link above or directly to Rikard at JobsRL@bramwithconsulting.co.uk
