Job description

Senior Procurement Manager

The project:

Mace is supporting the delivery of a large‑scale, next‑generation digital infrastructure programme in the region, working alongside a leading developer in the data centre sector.

The project brings together complex design coordination, fast‑paced delivery and rigorous governance to meet the demands of a mission‑critical environment. Our team is applying global best practice in programme, project and commercial management to help shape resilient, future‑ready infrastructure at scale.

Leads category teams and strategic workstreams, engaging senior internal and client stakeholders to shape, implement and monitor end-to-end strategies that deliver agreed goals, performance targets and exceptional outcomes through others.

You’ll be responsible for:
 

Safety first - Going home safe and well:

• You will promote Mace's value of Safety First, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team. 

Client focus – Deliver on our promise:

• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place and suitably managed in line with service excellence. 
• You will manage delivery from project inception/brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the Associate Director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project. 

Integrity – Always do the right thing:

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long term development of your function or Business Unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values. 

Create opportunity for our people to excel:

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities. 
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs). 
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace Group, the Centres of Excellence, Mace Way Control Centre and Knowledge Hub.

Your responsibilities:

• Champion safety, wellbeing, inclusivity and responsible delivery across every project.

  
  

•  Deliver projects through clear planning, quality systems and strong stakeholder collaboration.

  
  

•  Supervise change and commercial performance with integrity.

  
  

• Lead teams to achieve KPIs, share best practice and unlock potential across Mace.

  
  

•  Lead category management, shaping strategies, plans and delivery through others.

  
  

•  Build trusted internal and external relationships, influencing senior stakeholders and clients.

  
  

•  Drive value through due diligence, market insight, performance and commercial management.

  
  

•  Develop high-performing teams while embedding net zero carbon responsibilities.

  
  

You’ll need to have:

• Microsoft Office Tools.

  
  

• Negotiation Skills.

  
  

• Commercial Acumen.

  
  

• Construction & Market Knowledge.

  
  

• CIPS Qualified (or equivalent).

  
  

• Leads Others.

  
  

• Role Model.

  
  

• Delivers via Others.

  
  

• End to end strategy Roll Out.

  
  

• GCSE (or equivalent).

  
  

• A level (or equivalent).

  
  

• Degree (or equivalent).

  
  

Our values

Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients.

Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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