Senior Procurement Advisor

About the job.

Are you looking for a role that blends real-world impact with professional growth?

If you've still not found your niche, this could be the opportunity that launches your career to the next level.

Join National Highways as a Senior Procurement Advisor and shape the future of infrastructure while building your own.

We're offering more than just a job — this is a chance to work, learn, and grow, with full support to study towards your CIPS qualification while gaining hands-on experience in a high-impact environment.

You'll work as part of a team, leading procurement processes, producing procurement documents, moderating tender responses and providing support to senior members of the team ensuring that procurement processes, workflow and delivery are delivered to meet targets and quality standards. 

• We'd especially like to hear from you if you've worked within a regulated organisation delivering under PCR2015 and/or PA23. 
• You'll be at the forefront of ensuring that our contracts seek the most advantageous tenders, considering not just price, but also quality and social benefits. 
• You'll be motivated and engaging, capable of being part of an exciting team and delivering high value procurements.
• You'll help manage contracts and suppliers, make sure everything runs smoothly, fix problems, and give advice to help get the best results for National Highways 

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to excellence in procurement strategy, requirements definition, whole life cost management, value delivery, commercial management, supplier relationship management, commercial dispute avoidance, and commercial performance management.

Join us in creating positive supplier relationships, encouraging innovation, and fostering a strong customer service ethic. This is your chance to make a significant impact and be part of a dynamic team at National Highways

About you.

• A proven track-record in managing regulated procurement exercises (inviting/selecting tenders, managing contracts) with knowledge of some contract types and forms and their application to business need) 
• Should hold or be willing to work towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Level 5 (or equivalent). 
• Strong project management skills.

About us.

Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.

Business Services plays a crucial role in supporting the efficient operation and growth of the strategic road network. We provide a wide range of essential services across the organisation, ensuring that all functions run smoothly and effectively. We work behind the scenes to support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure and services, ensuring that National Highways meets its commitments to safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

Our key areas of focus include procurement, finance, human resources, IT, and strategic planning. We ensure the company operates efficiently, delivers projects on time and within budget, and meets the needs of stakeholders. By offering expert advice, managing resources, and driving operational excellence, we support National Highways in achieving its mission of maintaining and improving the road network across the country.

External candidates will be offered a starting salary at the lower end of the pay scale, while current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.