Job at a glance
Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead the development and execution of procurement strategies aligned with project and client goals.
Oversee supplier pre-qualification, evaluation criteria development, and recommendation reports. Manage the full tendering lifecycle—from drafting documentation to managing scoring and feedback. Ensure full compliance with EU procurement regulations and local governance procedures. Support clients in contract negotiations and post-award contract management. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure procurement outcomes align with project delivery.
Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members and procurement professionals. Attend client and stakeholder meetings, providing expert commercial input and advice. Identify and manage risks within the procurement process and deliver mitigation strategies. Represent Cumming Group at industry events, with a focus on client development and market presence. Knowledge & Skills Required: Experience and understanding of best-in-class procurement processes using Education: Degree qualified in Procurement, Quantity Surveying, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Professional Accreditation: MCIPS, MRICS, MAPM or equivalent (or working towards). 5+ years of experience managing procurement in complex environments, ideally within high-value infrastructure, public sector, or transportation projects. In-depth knowledge of EU procurement law and frameworks, along with experience using NEC and JCT contracts. Demonstrated ability to lead procurement on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
Strong understanding of supplier capability assessment, value management, and risk control. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Confident working independently and under pressure in a client-facing environment. Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.
Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.