IT Procurement Manager
43 days left
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43 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Dartford
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Salary
£65,000 - £85,000 /year
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Career level
Manager / Lead Level
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Qualification
Degree or equivalent professional experience in project/functional management
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious IT Procurement Manager to join their project team in Dartford delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with high-profile engineering assets, structured professional development, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary industry experts across the UK construction sector.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 7953
- Project / Base Location: Bridge Place 1 or 2, Dartford, DA2 6SN, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead procurement packages, supplier sourcing, tender evaluations, and subcontract negotiations for major capital projects.
- Develop comprehensive procurement strategies, market capacity analyses, and commercial risk mitigation plans.
- Manage the full tender cycle, issuing ITTs, conducting commercial bid leveling, and drafting NEC/JCT subcontracts.
- Foster robust relationships with strategic suppliers and specialist subcontractors to secure optimal terms and delivery surety.
- Monitor supply chain performance, lead times, ESG compliance, and invoice reconciliations in partnership with commercial managers.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Quantity Surveying, or MCIPS accreditation (or working towards).
- Proven track record managing complex procurement packages within construction, MEP, civil engineering, or IT infrastructure.
- Strong mastery of contract terms (NEC3 / NEC4 / JCT) and competitive supplier negotiations.
- Analytical prowess in cost modeling, spend analysis, and commercial risk assessment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly for this Opportunity
This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.