Project Procurement Manager

Project Procurement Manager

Location: Manchester / Hybrid
Contract: 6-9 Month Rolling Contract
Rate: £40 per hour (PAYE)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Procurement Manager to join a high-performing Project Team on a contract basis. You will play a key role in integrating procurement into the project management process, organising, controlling, and monitoring all procurement activities across allocated projects.

Working autonomously, you will develop and deliver procurement strategies, manage supplier engagement, and ensure cost-effective purchasing aligned to programme and business objectives. Typical project values range up to £500m with spend in excess of £200m

Key Responsibilities

Develop and drive procurement strategies to achieve cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations, selection processes, and issue purchase orders in line with procurement procedures
Take ownership of allocated A & B projects with combined values of £100m+
Ensure all procurement activity complies with corporate procurement policies, LoA, and business requirements
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic and key suppliers
Lead supplier development activities on strategic commodities (typically £5m+)
Support tendering activity to ensure competitive customer offerings while maintaining compliance
Ensure supplier Terms & Conditions mitigate risk in line with procurement strategy
Monitor market trends and provide advice to the Project Team and wider business
Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks
Drive continuous improvement, including e-Business solutions, SAP functionality, and new initiatives
Maintain key procurement data and provide core documentation including Procurement Plans, Jedox, Bid Comparisons, and Sourcing Board papers
Manage quality, delivery, and close-out of all purchases, including invoice resolution
Support Procurement Managers' objectives and deputise within the department when required
Uphold business compliance standards, including Business Conduct Guidelines and confidentiality requirements

Skills & Experience Required

CIPS Level 6 qualified or working towards MCIPS (or equivalent experience)
Minimum 5 years' experience within a procurement function
Proven experience in Product, Operational, or Project Procurement
Strong commercial and contractual negotiation experience, including:
Individual purchases up to £5m
Commodity management spend up to £5m per annum
Framework agreements exceeding £10m per annum
Solid understanding of purchasing techniques for manufacturing and project equipment, goods, and services
Practical knowledge of contract law and its application in procurement
Strong logistics expertise, including in-depth knowledge of INCOTERMS
Confident communicator with experience delivering presentations and chairing meetings
Ability to work autonomously while influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants