Associate Director - Procurement

Overview

In this role you drive strategic procurement and contract advisory for major UK projects, shaping outcomes for public and private clients. You lead a high-calibre team within Contract Services, expanding services in sustainable procurement, transformation, renewables and net zero.

You’ll work on flagship programmes, manage key client relationships, and contribute to business growth and market offerings. This is a chance to influence large-scale projects in a global firm, with opportunities to travel and develop professionally.

Join a market-leading team that values collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Travel opportunities (national and international)
• Professional development
• Support towards Chartered Status
• Flexible work-life balance
• Inclusive, diverse workplace

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist procurement strategy guidance to public and private sector clients
• Lead end-to-end procurement services on major projects or programmes
• Support development and expansion of procurement services offered by the firm
• Lead and develop a team to deliver successful client outcomes
• Manage client relationships and related commissions and deliverables
• Lead business development and marketing for the Contract Services proposition
• Take the lead on bid preparation and proposal documentation to support work winning
• Support delivery of team and wider business targets

Key requirements

• Experience with regulated procurement and Public Contract Regulations 2015, aware of Green Paper changes
• Led strategic major procurement projects for public and private sector clients
• Strong tender preparation, development and management, including negotiation
• Experience in commissions, client relationships and people management
• Experience with NEC and JCT contract forms
• Cross-sector public procurement background desirable
• MCIP accreditation in progress or achieved
• Business development and bid development experience
• Degree related to construction, civil engineering, quantity surveying, law or procurement
• Experience in Defence, Utilities or Infrastructure sectors
• SC security clearance (current or restorable)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Adaptable and determined to succeed
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building
• Strategic procurement documentation and compliance with public sector regulations
• Supplier evaluation and commercial modelling
• Supply Chain Intelligence and Supplier Relationship Management

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