Project Procurement Manager

Project Procurement Manager
Location: Newcastle
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Salary: £50-55k (negoitable)
Contract: Permanent

GTS is recruiting for an experienced Project Procurement Manager to join a leading engineering organisation supporting major UK energy and infrastructure projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of strategic procurement, manage key supplier relationships and drive commercial value across transmission, distribution and engineering projects.

The Role

• Develop and deliver procurement and category strategies across key engineering commodities.
• Manage the full sourcing process, from RFQs through to contract negotiation and award.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, commercial negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support project teams with tendering, procurement planning and commercial proposals.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply.
• Drive procurement improvements, sustainability initiatives and digitalisation.
• Work closely with engineering, commercial and project teams to support successful delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Strong background in strategic procurement, category management or project procurement.
• Proven experience managing high-value contracts, suppliers and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and supplier relationship skills.
• Experience working within engineering, energy, utilities, manufacturing or infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management and supply chain risk.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• CIPS qualification or experience with SAP, Power BI or procurement systems would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Pension contributions up to 10%
• 26 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell an additional 5 days' holiday
• Opportunity to work on major UK energy and infrastructure projects

Interested? If you're an experienced procurement professional looking for your next opportunity within a growing engineering environment, I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Alice Wright at GTS
alice.w@gts-search.com
07441 346 648