Procurement Manager - £50,000 - £65,000 A Year
Design & Build Contractor ·
Procurement Manager – Healthcare, Education & Commercial ProjectsLocation: North WestSalary: £50,000 – £65,000 (DOE)Package: Car allowance, mileage, 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service), early finish Fridays, plus full benefits packageOur client is a privately owned design & build contractor delivering complex projects across the healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.
With a strong reputation for quality delivery and a collaborative culture, they continue to secure repeat business across live and regulated environments. Due to sustained growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Procurement Manager to support the commercial and operational teams across multiple live projects.
The RoleReporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the Quantity Surveying and project delivery teams, the Procurement Manager will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process across multiple schemes.
You will play a key role in ensuring subcontractors, materials, and suppliers are procured efficiently, commercially, and in line with programme requirements, while supporting overall project profitability and risk management.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, requiring strong negotiation skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate multiple packages across concurrent projects. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the procurement process across multiple live projectsDevelop and maintain procurement schedules in line with project programmes and milestonesSource, evaluate, and appoint subcontractors and suppliers in accordance with company proceduresPrepare and issue tender packages, ensuring accuracy and completeness of informationAnalyse and compare tender returns, providing commercial recommendations to the project and commercial teamsLead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value and contract complianceWork closely with Quantity Surveyors to align procurement strategy with cost plans and budgetsEnsure subcontract orders are accurately prepared, issued, and returned in a timely mannerMaintain and manage approved supplier and subcontractor databasesMonitor market rates and supply chain performance to support cost control and risk mitigationSupport the project teams in resolving procurement-related issues and programme constraintsEnsure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements, and relevant regulationsContribute to value engineering and cost-saving initiatives across projectsMaintain accurate procurement records and reporting across all projectsAbout YouProven experience in a Procurement Manager or Senior Buyer role within a main contractor or construction environmentStrong background in subcontractor and materials procurement within D&B or similar project-led environmentsExcellent negotiation and supplier management skillsStrong commercial awareness with an understanding of cost control and project budgetsOrganised and able to manage multiple procurement streams simultaneouslyConfident communicator, comfortable working with commercial, design, and site teamsProactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused approachFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites as requiredWhat’s on Offer23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with serviceEarly finish FridaysEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSubsidised gym membershipCalm membershipCycle to work schemeRegular company events and team daysSupportive, family-oriented culture with genuine long-term progression opportunities