Procurement Manager
National
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Procurement Manager to join our Water Aviation Highways Team, leading Major material and subcontract procurement across live projects and tenders while ensuring robust commercial management, timely delivery, best‑value outcomes and performance management This is a fantastic opportunity for someone keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.
Role Responsibilities
- Deliver subcontract and materials procurement across projects, ensuring best value, compliance, and alignment with programme requirements.
- Have a good Understanding of drafting NEC Contracts
- Maintain procurement schedules and report buying gains/losses.
- Place timely, commercially robust orders that protect the business.
- Ensure adherence to Morgan Sindall processes and DELAPs.
- Support work-winning through tender input, procurement strategies, tender enquiries, and supplier/subcontractor evaluations.
- Contribute to supplier selection and lead on pre‑contract meetings.
- Identify innovation opportunities through supply chain engagement.
- Support supply chain segmentation and database development for the Business Unit.
- Build and manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships.
- Support ongoing review and performance management of the supply chain.
- Champion safe, sustainable supply chain delivery aligned with Perfectly Delivery and Responsible Business
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or an equivalent professional qualification (MCIPS desirable).
- Strong understanding of subcontract and supplier terms and conditions.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment across a business unit or operational area.
- Ability to follow processes and drive procurement practices on our projects
- Proven management skills with the ability to motivate others and drive high standards of compliance.
- Excellent organisational, planning, and time‑management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple projects without compromising on quality.
- Solid knowledge of the construction industry and related procurement requirements.
- Ability to ensure compliance with standards and specifications across all procurement activities.
- Confident working with senior management to set and achieve project and operational targets.
- Strong negotiation and diplomacy skills, with the ability to present clear, compelling business cases to senior stakeholders.
What is in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
- Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
- Flexible and adaptable working
- Family friendly policies and work/life approach
- Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual bonus scheme
- Recognition scheme and long service awards
- Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
- We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.
About the Water Aviation and Highways Business Unit
Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services.
We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we participate in the Welsh Water AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks and have secured projects with Wessex Water for the next five years. These long-term framework agreements are part of a national £88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry's challenges.
We are also actively bidding works with Other Water and Environment Frameworks
Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily.
With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end-to-end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways and the Scheme Delivery Framework again for National Highways
Our Aviation Business has secured a new Framework with Gatwick Airport and looking for other opportunities
Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.
Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.