Procurement Lead

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the UK’s seventh-largest airport, serving over 120 destinations and expecting to grow to 18M passengers annually by 2033. With a £500M capital investment plan over the next decade, we aim for net-zero carbon status and enhanced connectivity with HS2.

Role Summary:

As a Procurement Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing procurement activities, supporting strategic objectives, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will work closely with senior stakeholders and lead competitive tender processes, contract management, and supplier negotiations across capital and operational expenditures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and provide training where necessary.
• Support the Capital Investment Programme procurement, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
• Lead tender processes, supplier engagement, and contract management.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Experience Required:

• Strong commercial and procurement expertise, with knowledge of contract management (NEC suite preferred).
•  Familiarity with e-procurement tools, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint.
• Ability to analyse complex data, manage multiple workstreams, and influence stakeholders.
• Experience in procurement for capital development projects.
• MCIPS qualification or relevant degree preferred.

Join us in shaping the future of Birmingham Airport while driving efficiency, sustainability, and growth.

Closing Date 28/02/2025