Project Procurement Manager

Project Procurement Manager Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 6-9 Month Rolling - Inside IR35 Rate: Umbrella : £54/hr or £40 per hour -PAYE We're working with a world-leading organisation in the Energy sector, delivering cutting-edge products, solutions, and services across the full energy value chain. They are seeking a skilled Project Procurement Manager to support high-value, complex projects. The Role As a Project Procurement Manager, you will play a key role in delivering procurement strategies, managing supplier engagement, and driving value across engineered and bespoke product environments. Key Focus Areas We are particularly interested in candidates with: Strong Project Procurement experience within complex delivery environments Progression towards or completion of CIPS (Level 6 / MCIPS preferred) Experience sourcing engineered or bespoke products / solutions Background in Civil Construction (highly desirable) - though other industries will be considered.Key Responsibilities Lead procurement activities across major projects (typically £100M+) Develop and execute procurement strategies to meet cost and programme targets Manage RFQs, supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, and purchase orders (up to £15M) Build and maintain relationships with key and strategic suppliers Support tendering processes to ensure cost-effective, compliant bids Ensure supplier contracts appropriately manage commercial and risk considerations Drive supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement Ensure compliance with procurement governance, policies, and SAP processes Manage procurement documentation including Procurement Plans and Bid Comparisons. Experience & Skills Required Ideally CIPS Level 6 / working towards MCIPS (or equivalent experience) Minimum 5+ years' procurement experience, ideally within project-based environments Proven experience with engineered or bespoke product procurement Experience in construction, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects (desirable) Strong commercial negotiation skills across: Individual purchases up to £5M, Commodity spend up to £5M annually, Framework agreements exceeding £10M. Knowledge of contract law and procurement application Solid understanding of INCOTERMS and logistics principles This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan