SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER - CAPITAL PROJECTS

Location (Country-County-City) UK-Surrey-Chertsey
Job Locations UK-Surrey-Chertsey
ID
2025-7941
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offer/Contract Type
No End Date
Location Name
Merlin Technical Hub

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TEAM

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
Due to continuing growth and development of Merlin’s attractions and brands on a global scale, we are looking for a Senior Procurement Manager - Capital Projects to join our Group Procurement team on a permanent basis. The role will be based at our Merlin Technical Hub office based in our thrilling Thorpe Park Resort in Chertsey, Surrey. Hybrid-working is available for those looking for more flexibility.
We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Manager – Capital Projects to lead the end-to-end procurement process, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality, and compliant procurement outcomes for the UK, EU and APAC regions. You will be responsible for tendering, supplier selection, contract management, and supplier performance oversight while collaborating with key internal stakeholders. Your expertise in negotiation, strategic sourcing, and risk management will be essential in driving procurement excellence for our capital projects.
More about the role;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience in procurement, with a strong focus on tendering and supplier management for capital projects.
• Proven experience in managing procurement for construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in tender evaluation, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Proficiency in procurement and ERP systems.
• A degree in Business or related discipline would be ideal but not essential,
• A Professional Procurement qualification (e.g. certification) is desirable
• Knowledge and experience or the different tendering and procurement methods utilised in construction contracts, i.e negotiation, two-stage, single stage, and Traditional, Design Build and Construction Management Methods would be beneficial
• Knowledge and experience of different contract types, from consultant appointments to construction contracts and industry standard contract suites, such as JCT or AIA would also be beneficial
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
• Innovative thought and actions in relation to problem solving
• Excellent quantitative and data analysis skills
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and managing potentially conflicting views
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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