Senior Procurement Manager - Construction

Job Title: Senior Construction Procurement Manager - Ireland/Europe

Location: Head Office, Dublin but with travel around Europe.
The organisation is a European leader in construction solutions, delivering complex, high‑value projects across multiple sectors, including:

Role Overview

The Senior Procurement Manager is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for developing and embedding a best‑in‑class procurement function across multiple European countries.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, You will play a critical part in ensuring construction projects are supported by a resilient, compliant, and high‑performing supply chain.

The position focuses on standardisation, supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, risk mitigation, and value creation across key procurement categories.

The role requires a strong construction procurement background, broad category knowledge, and deep expertise in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), contract negotiation, and cross‑border team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and manage procurement teams across multiple EU countries, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with group strategy
• Support the development and execution of strategic procurement initiatives across construction projects
• Drive standardisation of procurement processes, policies, and supplier frameworks

Supplier Selection & Supplier Relationship Management

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers who meet defined quality, cost, compliance, and performance standards
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative supplier partnerships
• Lead quarterly supplier reviews and maintain comprehensive supplier profiles
• Ensure contractual compliance and performance against agreed KPIs

Contracting & Commercial Negotiation

• Lead high‑stakes commercial negotiations to secure favourable pricing, rebates, and contractual terms
• Implement framework and Master Services Agreements (MSAs) across the supply chain
• Leverage volume and scale to drive cost competitiveness and value

Risk Management & Compliance

• Monitor economic, geopolitical, and market trends impacting construction materials and supply chains
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and GMP requirements where applicable

Value Creation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive sourcing strategies, renegotiation plans, dispute resolution, and cost‑saving initiatives
• Identify and implement procurement process improvements and best practices
• Champion sustainability initiatives within procurement and the wider supply chain

Systems, Data & Reporting

• Oversee continuous improvement of ERP‑based procurement and materials management systems
• Provide clear, data‑driven insights and reporting to support strategic decision‑making
• Maintain high standards of procurement governance and audit readiness

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to procurement teams
• Act as a key internal stakeholder partner, setting standards and influencing best practice across the business
• Perform additional duties as required by the line manager

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in strategic procurement within the construction industry
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a senior procurement or category management role
• Strong background in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and category management
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement teams across multiple locations or countries
• Excellent commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to secure value under pressure
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Highly organised, process‑driven, and capable of working independently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical capability, with experience using procurement systems, ERP platforms, and data tools
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required and this will be without needing a visa to move across European countries as travel can be at short notice.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in fast‑scaling or high‑growth construction environments
• Exposure to GMP‑regulated projects or life sciences construction
• Experience leading sustainability initiatives within procurement

Why This Role?

This is a high‑impact leadership role at the core of a rapidly scaling European construction organisation.

You will be a key stakeholder in delivering the procurement strategy, building high‑performing supplier networks, and supporting landmark construction projects across Europe.

Keen to know more? Please apply to Nicola and we can discuss.