Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager

Provide strategic leadership of the Ferrovial-BAM Rail Systems procurement and supply chain function, driving commercial value, robust governance and a high-performing, resilient supply chain.

Ferrovial BAM JV has a strong track record of delivering major UK infrastructure projects and is now responsible for the track infrastructure across the full HS2 route.

Location: Euston-London

Accountabilities

• Lead the Ferrovial-BAM Rail Systems procurement and supply chain function, including the performance and development of the procurement team.
• Develop and deliver the Procurement Strategy and supporting plans, aligned with JV and business objectives.
• Represent procurement within the JV Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic advice on key priorities, risks, opportunities and decisions.
• Ensure effective procurement involvement throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through delivery and close-out.
• Drive sourcing and category strategies that deliver commercial value, reduce risk and improve project performance.
• Lead procurement resource planning, capability development and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with procurement governance, procedures, delegated authorities and contractual requirements.
• Manage supply chain risks and opportunities, including capacity, resilience, sustainability, market conditions and commercial exposure.

Procurement Delivery and Controls

• Oversee supplier and subcontractor sourcing, tendering, evaluation, selection and onboarding.
• Ensure tender evaluations and procurement recommendations are commercially robust, appropriately documented and compliant.
• Maintain effective controls across procurement packages, including scope, commitments, key dates, materials, hires and WBS codes.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on procurement performance, spend, risks and key actions.
• Maintain complete and accurate procurement records within approved systems.
• Oversee supplier and subcontractor close-out, including final performance evaluations and lessons learned.

Supplier and Stakeholder Management

• Develop strategic supplier and subcontractor relationships, driving performance, continuous improvement and effective issue resolution.
• Lead early supply chain engagement to improve competitiveness, buildability and delivery certainty.
• Collaborate with commercial, delivery, finance, legal, risk, design, sustainability and health and safety teams to support project objectives.
• Provide stakeholders with clear and timely procurement updates, highlighting priorities, risks and required actions.
• Promote collaborative working and the Ferrovial Construction UK and BAM values, including safety, integrity, inclusion and responsible business practices.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Significant procurement and supply chain leadership experience within construction, civil engineering, rail, infrastructure or major projects.

Proven experience leading and developing procurement teams in complex, fast-paced environments.

Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, subcontract procurement, tendering, negotiation, category management and supplier relationship management.

Strong commercial acumen, with experience delivering value, managing risk and supporting margin improvement.

Good working knowledge of NEC contracts, particularly NEC4, with an understanding of JCT and other industry-standard forms.

Experience working across major infrastructure projects, programmes or frameworks.

Strong understanding of procurement governance and contract administration.

Ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead change and work effectively across a matrix organisation.

Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership and relationship management skills.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.

Strong digital and analytical capability, including Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, Power BI and procurement/reporting systems.

CIPS Level 4 or above, or equivalent relevant procurement experience or qualification.