Job Details

Our client is seeking a Procurement Manager for a permanent opportunity, seconded into the West of England Combined Authority to support major rail, highways and bus infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead complex, high-value procurements across the transport sector while delivering value for money, innovation and robust commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-value and complex procurements across rail, highways, bus and wider transport infrastructure projects
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, commercial objectives and value-for-money principles
• Ensure procurement activity complies with the Procurement Act 2023, applicable regulations, internal governance and Contract Standing Orders
• Provide commercial and procurement advice to senior stakeholders, technical leads and multidisciplinary project teams throughout the procurement lifecycle
• Manage procurement pipelines, plans, registers and reporting, maintaining visibility of progress, risk, spend, savings and commercial outcomes
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluation methodologies, governance papers and recommendations for senior decision-makers and boards
• Lead supplier engagement, market analysis and negotiation while supporting resilient supply chains and effective risk management
• Support contract award and mobilisation, including implementation planning, supplier relationship management, performance measures and contract-management handover

Job Requirements:

• Significant experience in procurement, ideally within the public sector, infrastructure, transport or another regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, tender management, supplier engagement and commercial negotiation
• Understanding of the Procurement Act 2023, relevant procurement regulations and public-sector governance requirements
• Experience of leading complex procurements from initial strategy through to contract award and mobilisation
• Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders, technical specialists and cross-functional project teams
• Excellent report writing, presentation and communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear recommendations for boards and decision-makers
• Understanding of sustainable and ethical procurement, including social value, environmental outcomes, fair work and SME participation
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex political environment

Benefits:

• Permanent opportunity supporting high-profile transport and infrastructure programmes
• Opportunity to work across rail, highways and bus projects with a significant regional impact
• Exposure to complex public-sector procurement and strategic commercial activity
• Collaborative working environment with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Opportunities to contribute to procurement capability, best practice and continuous improvement

If you are an experienced Procurement Manager with a background in infrastructure, transport or regulated procurement, this opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to major regional projects. Apply now to be considered.