Senior Procurement Manager - Capital Projects - #146277

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;

Tendering & Supplier Selection

• Manage the entire tendering process, including RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Evaluate supplier bids based on cost, quality, and project requirements.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
  
  

Supplier & Contract Management

• Negotiate supplier contracts to secure the best value and mitigate risks.
• Develop and maintain a reliable, high-quality supplier network.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure all suppliers meet compliance, safety, and quality standards.
  
  

Procurement Strategy & Compliance

• Collaborate with technical teams to define procurement specifications.
• Draft and review procurement contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proactively manage procurement risks in capital projects.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, finance, and legal teams.
• Provide regular updates on procurement progress and escalate issues when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in procurement processes.
  
  

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.
  
  

Benefits

We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here). Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, an Enjoy the Ride pass which entitles you and 5 loved ones unlimited entry into your regional attractions, 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO, plus lots more!

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive