Procurement Manager Construction

  • JAM Recruitment Ltd
  • Aug 26, 2026
Contractor Government

Job Description

Procurement Manager Construction

Scotstoun Based (Hybrid)

60.69 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading Defence Organisations based in Scotstoun. Hybrid working 2-3 days per week on site.

There is also a Senior Procurement Professional (Construction) role available if this manager role is not quite suitable. The Senior role is 47.12 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35. 12 month Contract.

Core Duties
Manage end-to-end procurement processes for assigned packages, including preparation of tender documentation, tender evaluation, supplier negotiations and contract award recommendations.
Support the delivery of sourcing and procurement activities across infrastructure construction and capital projects.
Provide procurement and commercial support to project teams to ensure procurement activities align with programme requirements, budgets and business objectives.
Assist in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies within established category and business frameworks.
Management of commercial, contractual and supply chain risks throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
Administer and manage contracts and framework agreements, ensuring supplier performance is monitored and contractual obligations are met.
Support supplier relationship management activities, including performance reviews, issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to contract change management, dispute resolution and contract close-out activities where required.
Ensure procurement activities are compliant with internal policies, governance requirements and relevant external regulations.
Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is completed to the required standard.
Report activities by providing procurement, commercial and supplier performance data.
Work collaboratively with project, commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, value creation and supply chain improvement.
Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to less experienced team members as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications
Essential:
Proven track record in construction and infrastructure procurement.
Extensive experience leading end-to-end construction/infra sourcing activities
Negotiating complex construction commercial agreements, managing contractual and supplier risks.
Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
Ability to influence senior stakeholders
Proven experience of developing procurement strategies
Quantity Surveying background
Management and experience of supply chain risks (Contractual risk allocation, Liquidated damages. Liability caps. Performance bonds. Parent company guarantees. Insurance requirements. Change control process)

Desirable:
Client side experience
MRICS qualification or similar
MCIPS
Experience in public sector/regulated environments useful

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.