Senior Procurement Manager (Infrastructure Scotland)

Responsibilities

The Senior Procurement Manager will lead and coordinate procurement activities across complex infrastructure projects while developing high-performing supply chains. They are responsible for implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and fostering a collaborative team environment to support business growth.

Requirements

Candidates must have significant experience in procurement and supply chain management within the construction or infrastructure sectors. Strong negotiation skills, experience in leading teams, and a proactive approach to stakeholder management are essential for this role.

Skills

• Procurement management
• Supply chain management
• Strategic sourcing
• Tender management
• Contract negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Commercial awareness
• Risk management
• Subcontract procurement
• Infrastructure projects
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Governance
• Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Project management

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Corporate discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Save as you earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Professional association membership

About this role

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this
role is eligible for release.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no
fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing
Partner.

Job Title: Senior Procurement Manager 

Location: Edinburgh, Aberdeen

Role Purpose: 

The Procurement team provides expert advice to all stakeholders throughout the
procurement lifecycle to ensure fit for purpose, sustainable, innovative
sourcing solutions are achieved.

Thanks to our secured order book we can implement our planned growth strategy
and wish to expand the capabilities of the procurement team. Reporting to the
Procurement Lead for Infrastructure, the Senior Procurement Manager plays a
strategic role in developing and managing high-performing supply chains that
support Morrison Construction’s growth objectives across highways, energy and
defence markets.

The Senior Procurement Manager will be an integral part of the management team,
with the goal to grow a wider Procurement team and will work closely with the
Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Delivery functions to maximise our
short, medium and long-term procurement opportunities and deliver on the key
accountabilities identified below. 

What You Will Be Doing: 

* Lead, coordinate and deliver procurement activities across a diverse
portfolio of complex projects and categories.
* Develop and implement sourcing strategies that promote efficiency,
sustainability, ethical sourcing and best value outcomes.
* Identify and realise procurement opportunities through framework development,
strategic sourcing, demand aggregation and innovative delivery models.
* Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure procurement activities
align with business objectives and deliver measurable commercial value.
* Build positive and productive relationships with a wide range of internal and
external stakeholders, understanding different perspectives and priorities.
* Act as a trusted partner to project and business teams, ensuring procurement
expertise is embedded early in planning and decision-making.
* Support and influence stakeholders to adopt best-practice procurement
approaches that maximise value and foster long-term success.
* Encourage open communication, collaboration and knowledge sharing across
teams and functions.
* Lead procurement planning, tendering activities and governance processes to
deliver compliant, efficient and value-driven outcomes.
* Ensure procurement programmes, controls and reporting requirements are
managed effectively and transparently.
* Support the development and implementation of robust commercial strategies
across goods, services and subcontract procurement.
* Promote fair, transparent and ethical procurement practices throughout the
procurement lifecycle.
* Develop strategic supplier relationships and champion Galliford Try's
Advantage through Alignment (AtA) approach to collaborative supply chain
engagement.
* Lead supplier performance reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement,
innovation and mutual growth.
* Foster strong partnerships that encourage collaboration, diversity of thought
and continuous improvement.
* Represent the business at supplier events, industry forums and stakeholder
workshops, building networks and sharing best practice.
* Lead, support and develop a high-performing procurement team across Scotland,
creating an environment where everyone can succeed.
* Foster a collaborative, inclusive and respectful culture that values diverse
perspectives and contributions.
* Coach, mentor and support the development of procurement professionals,
encouraging continuous learning and career progression.
* Champion procurement excellence, innovation and continuous improvement across
the business.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, the Business Management System
(BMS), minimum standards and the Galliford Try Code of Conduct.
* Proactively identify, manage and escalate procurement and commercial risks
where appropriate.
* Maintain and share knowledge of procurement legislation, contract principles
and standard terms and conditions.
* Promote ethical decision-making, accountability and good governance in all
procurement activities.

About You: 

* Significant experience in procurement and supply chain management within
construction, infrastructure, engineering or a related industry.
* Experience leading, supporting and developing procurement teams, helping
individuals and teams achieve their full potential.
* A proven ability to deliver end-to-end procurement activities, including
sourcing strategy development, tender management, supplier evaluation and
contract award.
* Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills, with experience creating
positive commercial outcomes and collaborative supplier partnerships.
* Working knowledge of subcontract procurement and supply chain engagement.
* Experience working within regulated, framework-based or governance-led
environments.
* Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to assess procurement risks and
support effective business decision-making.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability
to engage and collaborate with people from a variety of backgrounds and
disciplines.
* A proactive and inclusive approach to teamwork, fostering collaboration,
innovation and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

* Knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC forms of contract.
* Experience using digital procurement, commercial or ERP systems, such as
Oracle or similar platforms.
* MCIPS qualified, or a willingness to work towards Chartered Membership
through a structured development and support programme.
* Experience contributin...

About Galliford Try

Construction · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Uxbridge, Middlesex