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Arguile Search; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks a Recruitment Consultant specializing in complex contract recruitment. The role involves delivering procurement services for subcontractors and materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with project and business objectives. Strong procurement experience in the construction sector and outstanding negotiation skills required. This full-time position offers opportunities for collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable procurement experience within construction and/or infrastructure sectors.
• Confident in the use of ERP systems.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct reviews.
• Prepare and issue supplier enquiries and invitations to tender.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of procurement markets

Education

Degree or HND/HNC qualification

Professional qualification (CIPS)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Base pay range

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Role

Recruitment Consultant | Complex Contract Recruitment Specialist | Infrastructure and FM @Arguilesearch

Buyer - Infrastructure/ Railway

Role Purpose

To deliver a professional and effective procurement service for subcontractors and materials, ensuring alignment with the objectives of the regional business unit and supporting overall project and business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of goods and services to meet project requirements.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of procurement strategies in collaboration with the Procurement Manager, helping to shape and strengthen the regional supply chain.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and day-to-day support to Trainee and Assistant Buyers.
• Implement a consistent procurement approach across projects from pre-construction through delivery stages.
• Work closely with Estimating teams on bid submissions, including supplier engagement, tender analysis, and initial procurement planning.
• Monitor market trends to identify risks, opportunities, and pricing movements.
• Build strong internal partnerships to ensure that procurement contributes to quality, safety, programme delivery, commercial outcomes, and value for money.
• Establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with supply chain partners.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and keep projects on track.
• Ensure all procurement activity follows company procedures and meets professional and auditable standards.
• Prepare and issue supplier enquiries and invitations to tender in a timely and accurate manner.
• Lead the negotiation and drafting of commercial and contractual agreements for subcontract and material packages, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, carrying out reviews with key supply chain partners alongside project teams.
• Keep project procurement schedules up to date, ensuring materials and subcontractors are identified and ordered in line with programme requirements.
• Challenge and support internal and external stakeholders to drive best value, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Share information and collaborate with other regional teams to align procurement activity across the business.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Demonstrable procurement experience within construction and/or infrastructure sectors.
• Confident in the use of ERP systems, with the ability to support and train others.
• Degree or HND/HNC qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Professional qualification (CIPS) achieved or working towards.
• Strong knowledge of procurement markets, supply chain trends, and commercial risk.
• Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation and influencing skills with a track record of achieving value-driven outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and building collaborative working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead for multiple projects and balance competing demands.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical specifications.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and committed to working collaboratively to achieve team and business goals.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing

Industries

• Rail Transportation