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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Procurement Manager - Sub Contractor Manager

Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Warrington, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Procurement Specialist (Subcontracts)- Drive complex procurement & subcontracting activities within a major project environment

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Client Details

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.A fantastic business that is working on a number of major projects across the UK

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Description

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As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will take ownership of end-to-end procurement projects and subcontracting activities, from developing sourcing strategies and managing tenders through to supplier negotiations, contract award and ongoing supplier performance management.

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You will act as a trusted procurement leader to stakeholders, ensuring procurement activities align with project schedules, commercial objectives and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities\n
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  • Lead strategic sourcing and subcontract procurement activities across projects and business operations.
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  • Develop and implement procurement strategies and sourcing plans.
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  • Manage the full tender process, including supplier selection, evaluation and contract award.
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  • Draft, negotiate and manage subcontract agreements and terms & conditions.
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  • Lead commercial negotiations to secure best-value outcomes.
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  • Manage supplier performance and contractual obligations throughout project delivery.
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  • Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Supplier Performance Management (SPM) initiatives.
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  • Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Commercial and Planning teams.
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  • Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and supply chain improvements.
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  • Ensure compliance with procurement governance, contractual requirements and HSSE standards.
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  • Mentor and support junior procurement professionals.
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Profile

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As a procurement professional you will have strong commercial acumen with practical experience managing subcontractors within a complex project environment.

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  • Proven procurement experience within a highly regulated environment engineering, construction, infrastructure, defence, nuclear or major project environments.
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  • Strong understanding of subcontract management and contract flow-down requirements.
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  • Experience leading end-to-end sourcing and tendering activities.
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  • The ability to draft and negotiate subcontract terms and conditions.
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  • Must have strong knowledge of JCT/ NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
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  • Strong supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills.
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  • Commercial awareness including risk management, forecasting and cost analysis.
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  • The confidence to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
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Desirable\n
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  • MCIPS qualified or working towards Chartered status.
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  • Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.
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  • Experience supporting major bids and proposals.
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  • Knowledge of regulated industries or public sector procurement.
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  • Experience using ERP or procurement systems.
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  • Exposure to procurement process improvement and transformation initiatives.
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Job Offer

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  • Competitive Salary + Benefits
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  • A great opportunity to be part of a growing organisation and a fantastic team
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Due to the highly regulated nature of this programme and associated security requirements, applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK security clearance. To be considered, you must:

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  • Have been a UK resident for a minimum of 5 consecutive years.
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  • Be able to commute to Warrington
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  • Demonstrate a strong background in end-to-end procurement within complex project, engineering, infrastructure or regulated environments.
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  • Have proven experience working with NEC and/or JCT contracts, including subcontract management and administration.
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Unfortunately, applications from candidates who do not meet these essential requirements will not be progressed.

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