Mane Contract Services
Procurement Manager
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Procurement Manager (Win Work & Mobilisation) – UK&I
Sector: Major Infrastructure, Engineering & Professional Services Consultancy Location: Multiple UK Locations (Hybrid Working) Rate: £375 – £400 per day (On Payroll / PAYE) Duration: 6-month contract (ASAP Start) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Expenses: Eligible (subject to prior approval and receipts)
Looking for an experienced procurement professional with strong hands-on subcontracting expertise? Do you have a solid grasp of NEC4 contracts and a track record of running sourcing processes in a complex, project-based engineering environment?
We are seeking a proactive Procurement Manager to join a rapidly evolving regional Project Procurement team within our UK & Ireland Operations division. Reporting to the Strategic Procurement Lead, you will play a key role in supporting work-winning activities, managing sourcing exercises, and formally mobilising supply chains for major new contract awards.
About the Opportunity & Impact
This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a newly established team where your operational agility and ideas will directly influence regional practices. You will support senior procurement colleagues on major bids, bridge the gap between tender stages and project delivery, and ensure supply chains are robustly engaged.
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Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Sourcing:
- Manage the source-to-subcontract process, including supplier screening, onboarding, market research, and systems setup.
- Tendering & Procurement Exercises:
- Run ad-hoc sourcing events (EOIs, RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) utilizing digital supplier platforms to support delivery practices.
- Subcontract Drafting & Compliance:
- Collaborate with commercial teams to negotiate supplier terms and conditions, ensuring strict alignment with IR35 compliance in subcontracts.
- Sustainable Procurement:
- Work alongside sustainability and social value experts to embed modern environmental and social requirements into supplier agreements.
- Operational Collaboration:
- Partner with Project Managers to develop high-quality scope documents.
- Advise operational delivery teams on supply chain best practices.
Requirements
- Contracting Organisation Experience:
- A proven track record in Procurement & Supply Chain within engineering, major projects, or complex consulting environments.
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NEC4 Competency:
- Significant experience drafting and executing supply chain subcontracts, specifically utilizing NEC4 (Works and Professional Services).
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Sourcing Pedigree:
- Strong background in managing competitive tenders, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations.
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Multi-Tasking & Stakeholder Skills:
- Resilience and agility to manage multiple subcontracts and sourcing events simultaneously, while dealing with ambiguous stakeholder demands.
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Sector Fit:
- An engineering or technical sector background is highly advantageous given our procurement portfolio.
What’s on Offer?
- A competitive daily rate of £375 – £400/day (On Payroll).
- A flexible, modern hybrid working environment across multiple regional hubs.
- A chance to actively shape a maturing procurement function, backed by a wider global transformation agenda.
How to Apply
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has the technical subcontracting expertise we need, let’s connect.
Apply directly today by submitting your CV, or drop us a message to arrange a confidential discussion!
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