Strategic Project Procurement Lead

Who we are

Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years consistently providing the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes.

Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams. Competitive salaries and benefits packages are available as well as the opportunity to enhance learning and development for future growth.

About the Role

Ardmac is seeking an experienced Strategic Project Procurement Lead to manage the procurement of high-value, technically complex packages across major construction projects.
Working as part of the Group Procurement team, you will own allocated packages from initial planning and market engagement through tendering, negotiation, award recommendation and post-award support. The role requires strong commercial judgement, technical understanding and confidence working directly with project teams, suppliers and specialist subcontractors.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead procurement activities for allocated major-project packages.
• Develop sourcing plans, tender lists and alternative supply routes.
• Coordinate complete enquiry packages with Design, Commercial, Estimating and project teams.
• Identify and manage long-lead items, supply risks and programme constraints.
• Source and qualify suppliers, manufacturers and specialist subcontractors across international markets.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering price, scope, payment terms, lead times, warranties and delivery commitments.
• Prepare like-for-like tender comparisons, cost analysis and clear award recommendations.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities without compromising technical compliance or project delivery.
• Support Ardmac’s Group manufacturing and “Feed the Factory” objectives.
• Monitor supplier approvals, manufacturing readiness and delivery milestones for strategic packages.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, savings evidence, risk information and supplier performance data.
• Support the resolution of supplier, quality, delivery and commercial issues.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in construction procurement, specialist subcontract procurement or a related commercial role.
• Proven responsibility for high-value and technically complex packages on major projects.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, tender evaluation and securing strong commercial outcomes.
• Good understanding of construction drawings, specifications, quantities, package interfaces and manufacturing lead times.
• Ability to evaluate total package cost, commercial risk and supplier capability.
• Experience sourcing and developing suppliers across international markets.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication and Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple packages and competing project priorities.
• Relevant qualification in procurement, supply chain, quantity surveying, construction management, engineering or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Experience
• Experience in data centres, cleanrooms, pharmaceutical, microelectronics or other technically demanding construction environments.
• Knowledge of specialist architectural and fit-out packages, including doors, partitions, ceilings, glazing, joinery, flooring, security enclosures and fabricated metalwork.

What Success Looks Like
• Major packages procured competitively and delivered in line with project milestones.
• Measurable savings and commercial value supported by clear evidence.
• Strong supplier competition and new qualified supply-chain options.
• Early identification and resolution of programme, technical and commercial risks.

Why Join Us
• Work at the forefront of high-specification construction and technical environments
• Contribute to projects that support critical industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and global data infrastructure
• Be part of a collaborative, delivery-focused organisation with a strong reputation for quality
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work – life balance with hybrid working available in most roles
• Training and Development Opportunities

Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams.

Ready to take ownership of complex procurement packages and deliver measurable value?
We would like to hear from commercially driven procurement professionals who thrive in technically demanding project environments.
If you have the experience described above of procurement expertise within the construction sector, we’d welcome your application.