Procurement Manager
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our team working on Project Letchmore Heath Power Station.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role on a major power and infrastructure project, taking responsibility for the procurement of subcontract packages, materials, plant and services required to support successful project delivery.
The Role
As Procurement Manager, you will work closely with the Project, Commercial, Engineering and Construction teams to develop and manage the project procurement strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:
Developing and managing procurement schedules in line with the overall project programme
Managing enquiries, tendering, bid analysis and supplier/subcontractor selection
Negotiating commercial terms, pricing and contractual conditions
Placing and managing purchase orders and subcontract packages
Identifying long-lead items and ensuring procurement activities support key programme dates
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
Monitoring supplier performance, lead times and delivery commitments
Working closely with the Commercial team to achieve best value while maintaining quality and programme requirements
Identifying procurement risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate mitigation measures
Ensuring procurement activities comply with company procedures, project requirements and relevant contractual obligations
About You
We are looking for someone with strong procurement experience gained within construction, power, energy, utilities, infrastructure or a similar major-project environment.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience in a Procurement Manager or senior procurement role
Experience procuring subcontract packages, materials, plant and specialist services
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Excellent negotiation and supplier-management skills
Experience working within a project-based construction or engineering environment
The ability to manage multiple procurement packages and competing priorities
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with project teams, senior management, suppliers and subcontractors
A proactive approach with a strong focus on programme, cost, quality and delivery
The Opportunity
You will be joining the team delivering Project Letchmore Heath Power Station, working in a key position with responsibility for ensuring the project has the supply chain, materials and services required to meet its delivery objectives.
Location: Letchmore Heath
Position: Procurement Manager
Sector: Power / Energy / Construction
Project: Project Letchmore Heath Power Station
Why Laing O'Rourke?
Laing O'Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering some of the world's most complex and prestigious infrastructure and building projects.
We are committed to delivering certainty for our clients through an approach that combines engineering excellence, digital capability, modern methods of construction and the expertise of our people.
At Laing O'Rourke, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We provide opportunities to develop, grow and build rewarding careers while working on challenging and technically complex projects.
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
If you are an experienced Procurement Manager looking for your next major project and want to be part of the team delivering Project Letchmore Heath Power Station, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to join Laing O'Rourke and help us deliver one of the UK's important power and energy projects.
Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.
About us:
We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com
