Direct Procurement Manager (App: -af09) in London

Referment is partnering with Kilnbridge, a leading UK engineering and construction specialist, to appoint a Direct Procurement Manager to lead and evolve its direct materials procurement function.
This is a senior, high-impact role offering real ownership across strategy, supplier frameworks, and team leadership within a complex, fast-moving construction environment.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Group Head of Procurement, you\’ll take responsibility for all direct procurement activities across the Kilnbridge Group, managing a team of buyers and working closely with bid and project teams to deliver commercial value, manage risk, and strengthen supply chain performance.
This role blends hands‑on procurement delivery with strategic leadership, supporting Kilnbridge\’s ongoing procurement maturity and transformation journey.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Direct Materials Procurement team
Establish and manage group-wide supplier agreements and frameworks
Negotiate commercial terms, SLAs, and KPIs
Drive risk mitigation and cost optimisation initiatives
Use market intelligence to inform procurement strategy
Partner with senior stakeholders across projects, finance, H\\:S, quality, and sustainability
Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice
About You
Strong experience in direct procurement within construction or engineering
Proven track record delivering 1–3 year procurement strategies
Confident negotiator with solid contractual and legal knowledge
Experienced people leader with a collaborative, performance‑driven mindset
CSCS qualified (CIPS desirable, not essential)
Comfortable operating in high‑stakes, stakeholder‑heavy environments
Role Details
Location: Head Office – E16, London
Hours: 08:30 – 17:30 (flexibility required)
Contract: PAYE (monthly)
Why Kilnbridge?
Kilnbridge is known for its commitment to integrity, teamwork, safety, and excellence – delivering technically complex projects while investing in its people and supply chain partnerships.
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