At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to manage procurement for exciting water and highways projects.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on vital UK infrastructure and sustainability.
- Benefits: Generous holidays, flexible working, mentoring, and health benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth in a supportive and innovative workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong communication skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Manchester
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Assistant Procurement Manager to join our Water Aviation Highways Team, dealing with Material, Plant and Subcontract procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver best value through effective procurement of subcontract packages and materials
- Place timely and comprehensive orders that protect business commercial interests
- Support pre-contract activities including supplier prequalification, tendering, and work-winning initiatives
- Manage and update procurement schedules, including reporting of buying gains and losses
- Collaborate with Procurement Managers to deliver procurement strategies across projects
- Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures (including DELAPs)
- Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Drive supplier performance monitoring and continuous improvement
- Contribute to the development and refresh of the supply chain database
- Support supply chain engagement through the Supply Chain Hub
- Gather and share market intelligence, including competitor and supplier insights
- Promote safe, sustainable, and high-performing supply chain practices
- Champion internal systems such as i Portal for supplier performance management
Qualifications & Experience
- Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent (desirable)
- Experience in procurement, tendering, or commercial activities
- Understanding of subcontractor and supplier terms and conditions
- Experience supporting bids, tenders, and supplier engagement
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Skills & Attributes
- Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Analytical thinker with sound decision‑making capability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem‑solving and negotiation skills
- Knowledge of construction practices and procurement processes (preferred)
- Ability to supervise small teams and influence outcomes
What is in It for You?
- 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)
- Share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work, gym membership, and a support and advice service for colleagues and their families.
- About the Water Aviation & 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 is looking for other opportunities.
Equal 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.
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