Senior Procurement Manager - Category Manager - Construction in Luton

• Senior Procurement Manager – Category Manager – Construction and Engineering
• North London – Hybrid Working

About Our Client

The hiring organisation is a well-established business which is growing. It operates by focusing on delivering high-quality services and innovative solutions in the procurement and supply chain sector

Job Description

As a Procurement Manager/ Senior Category Manager – Construction & Engineering Services

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity: market engagement, sourcing strategy, tendering, evaluation, contracting and supplier management.
• Set construction category strategies aligned to our infrastructure plan and master schedule.
• Run robust supplier selections and negotiations, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated in contracts.
• Partner with PMs and QSs to structure procurement packages, lots and timelines.
• Source M&E services, civils, terminal refurbishments and specialist trades (including enabling works).
• Manage NEC, JCT and other standard‑form contracts and support commercial negotiations.
• Ensure contract governance: risk allocation, cost tracking, change control and programme management.
• Provide procurement input to feasibility, cost planning and gateway reviews.
• Monitor supplier KPIs to secure value for money, quality, safety and programme milestones.
• Advise ELT/SLT with market insights, risk analysis and options.
• Deliver clear reporting on procurement progress, commercial performance and supplier KPIs.
• Support head‑office functions with spend analytics and commercial insights.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Procurement Specialist NEC Construction & Engineering Services professional should have:

• Strong knowledge end to end procurement\’s and must have experience of of NEC contracts and procurement processes within a complex environment.
• Proven experience managing end to end procurement for large construction and engineering projects.
• Extensive construction procurement experience, ideally in regulated/safety‑critical sectors (e.g., aviation, utilities, rail).
• Proven delivery of large‑scale capital projects with project teams, consultants and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/JCT and other construction contract models (e.g., framework agreements, design & build).
• Experience managing complex sourcing and contract performance frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder skills with the ability to influence at ELT/SLT level.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and strong negotiation capability.
• MCIPS qualified (or working towards).

What\’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your needs.
• Opportunity to work with a medium-sized company in the property industry.
• Role based in North London, offering a stable and permanent position.
• Chance to contribute to impactful construction and engineering projects.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and excel in Procurement within Construction & Engineering Services, we encourage you to apply today