Senior Procurement Manager – Subcontract

Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite (Surrey)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £60,000-£75,000 + £6,000 Car + Bonus

About the Role

We’re working on behalf of a major infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Procurement & Subcontract Manager for their water sector division. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for delivering robust procurement strategies across major frameworks and infrastructure programmes.

A critical requirement for this role is extensive subcontract procurement experience, particularly within the infrastructure or construction sectors. You must have a strong command of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including the ability to negotiate heavily amended versions and achieve commercially sound outcomes.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for a commercially sharp procurement leader who can manage complexity, influence stakeholders, and lead change in a dynamic project environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end subcontract procurement process on major infrastructure projects.
• Develop and implement category and procurement strategies aligned to both project and business goals.
• Negotiate and manage NEC3/NEC4 subcontract agreements, including heavily modified versions.
• Ensure full commercial governance and alignment with internal risk management protocols.
• Build, manage, and optimise the project supply chain, ensuring performance and value delivery.
• Collaborate closely with delivery teams, estimators, commercial leads, and suppliers.
• Drive sustainable procurement outcomes including ESG, social value, and SME engagement.
• Support work-winning activity and preconstruction planning with strategic supply chain input.
• Interface with client procurement and commercial teams, ensuring alignment with framework expectations.

Must-Have Experience

• Proven background in subcontract procurement within infrastructure, utilities, or construction.
• Strong NEC3 and NEC4 contract knowledge, including negotiation of amended clauses.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior procurement/supply chain leadership role.
• Track record of commercial delivery and risk mitigation through subcontract management.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across commercial and delivery functions.
• Demonstrable experience leading procurement on complex, high-value projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commercial Management, or a related field.
• Chartered MCIPS or equivalent professional certification.

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of procurement on major infrastructure programmes. If you're a commercially-minded procurement leader with a strong subcontract and NEC3/NEC4 background, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation – beth@talentdrive.co.uk