Senior Procurement Manager - Power and Energy Infrastructure

Senior Procurement Manager - Power and Energy InfrastructureLocation: Newport, Wales (Flexible / Hybrid)Rate: Up to 600 per dayStart Date: 9 November 2026Contract End: 9 April 2027Working Pattern: 5 days per weekWe are recruiting a hands-on Senior Procurement Manager to support our client in rapidly developing and embedding its procurement function across pre-construction and project delivery.This contract will focus on establishing an approved supply chain, implementing a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and putting practical procurement processes in place to improve commercial control and build strategic supplier partnerships.Key responsibilities:- Establish and implement an approved supply chain and Preferred Supplier List (PSL).- Introduce practical procurement tools, processes and governance.- Identify priority suppliers and develop strategic supply chain partnerships.- Establish framework agreements and call-off mechanisms where appropriate.- Implement supplier relationship management and performance monitoring processes.- Align procurement processes with pre-construction and site delivery teams.- Improve procurement compliance while maintaining a practical, delivery-focused approach.Essential experience:- Procurement leadership within infrastructure, utilities or major projects.- Proven experience establishing PSLs, frameworks and supplier management processes.- Experience embedding procurement governance in developing or low-maturity environments.- Strong stakeholder ..... full job details .....