Procurement Director - Immediate Start

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. The Project A landmark programme involving the delivery of premium buildings and supporting infrastructure for a prestigious private estate. The project encompasses a diverse portfolio of high-value developments, requiring exceptional standards of design, planning, and execution. The Procurement Director will provide executive leadership for procurement across assigned programmes and packages, aligning supply-market strategy, commercial outcomes and delivery certainty with programme objectives. The role will establish robust procurement governance, lead high-value and complex sourcing decisions, and develop resilient supplier relationships while protecting value, integrity and contractual interests. Your Responsibilities Will Include • Defining and leading the procurement strategy, aligning sourcing and contracting decisions with programme priorities, budgets and commercial objectives. • Directing the procurement portfolio and award pipeline, optimising packaging strategies and securing timely decisions on critical procurements. • Providing governance and leadership for complex procurements, overseeing major tenders, negotiations, approvals, risk allocation and compliance. • Managing strategic suppliers and supply-chain risks, driving performance, resilience and timely intervention to protect cost, quality and programme delivery. • Leading procurement performance and capability, developing the team and providing executive visibility of commitments, forecasts, value delivery and key risks. You’ll Need To Have • A degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, business, engineering or a related discipline. • MCIPS, FCIPS or equivalent professional accreditation, with a relevant postgraduate qualification desirable. • 15+ years’ procurement and commercial experience, including senior leadership across major capital programmes or complex construction portfolios. • Proven experience leading high-value negotiations, procurement governance and strategic supplier relationships, alongside multidisciplinary teams. • A strong track record of operating at executive level, managing commercial risk, delegated authority and complex procurement decisions. 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. • site

A degree in procurement, supply chain, commercial management, business, engineering or a related discipline. MCIPS, FCIPS or equivalent professional accreditation, with a relevant postgraduate qualification desirable. 15+ years’ procurement and commercial experience, including senior leadership across major capital programmes or complex construction portfolios. Proven experience leading high-value negotiations, procurement governance and strategic supplier relationships, alongside multidisciplinary teams. A strong track record of operating at executive level, managing commercial risk, delegated authority and complex procurement decisions.

Defining and leading the procurement strategy, aligning sourcing and contracting decisions with programme priorities, budgets and commercial objectives. Directing the procurement portfolio and award pipeline, optimising packaging strategies and securing timely decisions on critical procurements. Providing governance and leadership for complex procurements, overseeing major tenders, negotiations, approvals, risk allocation and compliance. Managing strategic suppliers and supply-chain risks, driving performance, resilience and timely intervention to protect cost, quality and programme delivery. Leading procurement performance and capability, developing the team and providing executive visibility of commitments, forecasts, value delivery and key risks.