Strategic Procurement Specialist

4 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Laing O'Rourke Full time

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager

Location: Oxford or Dartford – Other locations considered

We are seeking a strategic thinking construction Procurement Manager to work on the biggest and best projects in our Life Sciences sector. The ideal candidate will have a passion for relationship building, sustainable procurement, best value, and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop procurement strategies, policies, and processes to enhance the way we work together and deliver a collaborative relationship.
  • Work on the procurement strategy with the Senior Procurement Manager and be responsible for the delivery of project procurement objectives and requirements.
  • Support the procurement and estimating team with tendering, market analysis, and supplier selection.
  • Provide market intelligence, cost advice, supply chain performance management, and feedback.
  • Develop professional, robust, and effective working relationships with suppliers, sub-contractors, and service providers.

Essential Skills and Experience:

  • Sub-contract procurement
  • Negotiation skills
  • Legal & contracting law
  • Risk & opportunity management
  • Project procurement strategy

Desirable Skills and Experience:

  • Experience of working within the construction industry or similar and demonstrated knowledge of the interfaces and relationships that exist.
  • Experience of CIPS or working towards CIPS is desirable (Or chartership in another discipline CIOB or RICS).

We are considering candidates who are able to get to our project offices, Dartford or Manchester.



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