Procurement Manager
Full TimeJob Overview
Gardiner & Theobald is an independent construction and property consultancy committed to providing world class service to our clients. Our dedicated team of over 1,500 people delivers Cost Management, Project Management and Specialist Consultancy services from a network of UK, Irish and US offices bound by a common purpose - to build a better tomorrow.
We define our success by the value we create for our clients, the fulfilling careers we build for our people and our contribution to the communities we work in. Our own long-term business performance aligns profit with purpose, taking social and environmental responsibility for our actions and the legacy we leave behind.
People are central to our mission. Rewarding individuals based on their unique abilities, talent and hard work, we believe in the quality of experiences and investing in a collaborative culture where all can thrive.
About the Role
Our Procurement and Contract Management team operates at the heart of project delivery, providing commercial insight and strategic input across a broad range of sectors. We are at the forefront of delivering commercial excellence across complex, high-value programmes. From shaping early market engagement to driving contract performance, we work across high-value, high-impact projects in a variety of sectors—helping clients deliver value, manage risk, providing strategic advice, shaping procurement strategies, and ensuring world class contract delivery.
We are looking for an Procurement Manager to lead procurement delivery and strategic contract management across a growing portfolio of public and private sector clients. This role suits an experienced procurement professional who combines deep technical knowledge with strong stakeholder engagement and commercial leadership skills.
Working closely with senior commercial professionals, client stakeholders, and delivery teams, this is an exciting opportunity for a capable Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement delivery across complex and high-value projects. You’ll play a key role in shaping procurement strategies, managing supplier engagement, and driving post-contract performance—while continuing to strengthen your sector knowledge, commercial judgement, and strategic influence.
The ideal candidate will bring solid experience in delivering end-to-end procurement activities and contract management. You’ll be confident managing competing priorities, leading supplier negotiations, advising stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with relevant procurement regulations. You will have a strong understanding of supplier markets and risk management, with the drive to lead procurement delivery while supporting the development of more junior colleagues.
What You Will Do
As a Procurement Manager, you’ll lead procurement strategy development, manage sourcing and contract delivery, advise clients on commercial risk, and support junior team members. You’ll operate across a range of procurement and contract lifecycles—ensuring robust commercial outcomes and positive supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Leadership and Strategy:
- Develop and implement tailored procurement strategies aligned with client objectives, policy frameworks, and commercial risk profiles.
- Lead sourcing plans, route-to-market analysis and strategic option assessments.
- Manage end-to-end procurement delivery, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g. PCR2015, DSPCR2011, PA2023, SSR2014).
- Design and deliver market engagement activity, including supplier days, early market conversations, and bidder feedback.
Contract and Supplier Management:
- Oversee contract mobilisation, performance, and variation management across complex commercial agreements.
- Draft and negotiate contract documentation, including change controls, extensions, and commercial schedules.
- Track and manage supplier KPIs, performance scorecards and improvement plans.
- Drive supplier relationship management (SRM) activities and provide commercial challenge where needed.
Governance, Risk and Assurance:
- Lead on procurement governance processes—owning procurement documents, evaluation records, and audit trails.
- Identify commercial risks and support clients in applying mitigation strategies.
- Advise on contract structures and regulatory considerations, drawing on internal legal or policy expertise as required.
- Ensure commercial activity stands up to internal scrutiny, external assurance, and audit.
Client Engagement and Team Development:
- Build strong client relationships through credible advice, high-quality outputs, and reliable delivery.
- Present commercial recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and persuasive manner.
- Mentor and support junior colleagues—reviewing their work, providing feedback, and promoting learning.
- Help resource and manage delivery across multiple projects or client accounts.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement:
- Contribute to the development of internal tools, templates, and commercial playbooks.
- Keep up to date with market trends, procurement reform and policy developments—applying new thinking to real-world delivery.
- Support or lead elements of business development activity, such as bids, proposals, and case studies.
About You
- Degree qualified (or equivalent relevant experience).
- MCIPS or working towards chartership preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver complex procurements or frameworks.
- Sound understanding of public procurement regulations and procurement governance.
- Experience with post-contract management including supplier performance and dispute resolution.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills—confident advising at all levels.
- Organised, delivery-focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
- Familiar with standard contract forms (e.g. NEC, JCT) and commercial scheduling.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with eSourcing or contract management tools desirable.
- Demonstrates leadership, integrity, and a proactive mindset—able to mentor and support junior colleagues.