Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Bramwith Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Bramwith Consulting Executive Principal Consultant - Global Procurement & Supply Chain at Bramwith Consulting Bramwith Consulting | Hampshire (Hybrid) £80,000 – £85,000 + Car Allowance & Comprehensive Benefits Adam at JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk A major UK infrastructure organisation delivering a large and complex portfolio of capital and construction programmes is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join its senior commercial leadership team. This is a pivotal role supporting the delivery of a long-term investment programme across a diverse estate of live operational assets. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and embedding a consistent, best-practice approach to capital procurement at both programme and project level, while operating within a highly regulated, safety‑critical environment. Working as part of a closely aligned, finance‑led procurement function, you will provide strategic leadership across multiple concurrent programmes and act as a senior commercial partner to delivery, engineering, legal, and finance stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:

Own, develop, and embed a consistent capital procurement approach across programmes and projects, aligned to wider business and investment objectives. Lead procurement and commercial strategy from early market engagement through tendering, contract award, and delivery across major capital and construction projects. Approve procurement strategies, tender evaluation reports, and contract award recommendations for complex, high‑value procurements. Lead the acquisition, renewal, and management of supplier frameworks, including specialist and strategic suppliers, with clear governance and approval controls. Drive effective supplier relationship management across multi‑tier supply chains, managing performance, capacity, risk, and alignment. Lead engagement with the external market, from pre‑procurement and bidder engagement through to contract conclusion. Deliver robust, compliant procurement activity in line with internal governance, commercial standards, and procurement tollgates. Lead complex commercial negotiations and support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes. Partner closely with project teams to balance cost, risk, schedule, quality, and sustainability considerations. Provide leadership and direction to procurement professionals, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, high‑performance culture. Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and capability across the capital delivery function.

Required Experience & Background:

Extensive senior‑level experience in capital and construction procurement within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. Proven track record of delivering end‑to‑end procurement for high‑value, technically complex construction programmes. Strong knowledge of construction contract frameworks, with demonstrable experience operating within a NEC4 environment (including Options A, C, and E across works and services). Experience procuring a range of scopes including construction, specialist systems, professional services, and design. Confident operating within a matrix structure and influencing senior stakeholders in regulated or operationally critical environments. Highly commercially astute, resilient, and comfortable managing ambiguity and challenge. Strong leadership capability, with experience developing teams and embedding consistent procurement best practice.

Qualifications:

Degree‑qualified (or equivalent experience) in a commercial, construction, or business‑related discipline. Professional qualifications such as MCIPS, RICS, or equivalent are strongly preferred. Additional credentials (e.g. APM, Prince2, Lean) are advantageous but not essential.

Why Join? This is a rare opportunity to play a senior, influential role within a complex capital delivery environment, shaping how procurement supports major infrastructure investment. You’ll gain strong senior exposure, lead strategically important supply chain activity, and make a visible impact on the success of long‑term capital programmes. Interested? For further information or an initial confidential discussion, please submit your CV or contact Adam at JobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Purchasing and Supply Chain Industries Engineering Services and Construction #J-18808-Ljbffr