About the job.It’s an exciting time to join us at National Highways. We have opportunities for Procurement Managers to join our growing Business Services Directorate. As a Procurement Manager you’ll be responsible for managing relationships at all levels with contract users – Operations Teams, Commercial Teams and Suppliers, you will produce, lead and execute procurement plans for large scale projects, primarily from £50m - £750m and lower value ad hoc procurements to ensure projects are delivered in line with governance and company procedure, are undertaken effectively and allow the smooth running of the maintenance and development of the country’s Strategic Road Network.
We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working from home. Production of the procurement strategy for live contracts, ensuring agreements are placed and amended in a timely way, within the scope of the contract , ensuring this aligns with procurement guidelines and procurement regulations whilst considering risks, mitigations, and achieving value for money. Responsible for ensuring that governance is in place for contracts, including contract compliance, ensure contract documents are in line with accepted commercial principles, are executed correctly and protect National Highways where appropriate. Ensure contract changes are carried out correctly, leading on Deeds of Variation and novation's. Lead and facilitate meetings to bring together senior stakeholders, guiding the meeting to ensure that an agreement is reached on the best course of action, using strong negotiation skills to align minds, using both facts and recommendations based on experience that is compliant with internal governance, best practice and legislation. Promote cross-functional strategic analysis and decision making and total cost of ownership principles, taking account of business wide demand and supply forecasts. Responsible for the production of the procurement strategy for projects, tender documents and gaining support and buy-in of specialist colleagues as required. Assure, create and peer review procurement documentation for projects up to the post holder’s contractual delegation value. About you. Partially or fully qualified MCIPS with extensive experience and knowledge of procurement regulations and best practice to support strategic sourcing and supply chain strategies. Proven track record in leading major procurement exercises and contract development work. Strong commercial and negotiation skills, along with strong stakeholder management skills. Able to deliver projects on time whilst working under pressure. Experience of e-sourcing or other electronic tendering system, as well as competent in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 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.
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