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