Cladding Procurement Control Officer

Cornerstone Project Source; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement company in Manchester is seeking an experienced Cladding Procurement Control Officer. You will manage procurement for façade projects, ensuring compliance and quality while negotiating with suppliers. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of procurement experience, particularly in construction. This role offers a competitive salary package and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

38-hour week with early finish on Fridays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years' procurement experience, including at least 5 years in façade or construction procurement.
• Proven track record of managing high-value procurement (circa £10m+).
• In-depth knowledge of façade systems and cladding materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of façade systems and materials from selection to delivery.
• Conduct off-site visits for compliance checks and quality control.
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure optimal conditions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving ability

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cladding Procurement Control Officer to join our office based in Manchester. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to take ownership of façade procurement projects throughout the full procurement cycle. The role involves both office-based responsibilities and travel to suppliers, storage facilities, and sites as required.

Duties

• Managing procurement of façade systems, materials, and subcontracted works from selection through to delivery
• Conducting off-site visits for compliance checks, ensuring strict quality control and timely supply of materials
• Raising, tracking, and managing purchase orders on ERP systems
• Preparing and verifying delivery documentation for coated materials and goods
• Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors to secure the Right Time, Place, Price, Quality, and Quantity
• Conducting supplier pre-qualification assessments to ensure compliance, capacity, and quality standards are achieved
• Expediting deliveries to prevent disruption to programme deadlines
• Coordinating logistics with site teams and the wider supply chain
• Monitoring supplier performance against KPIs, reporting risks and non-conformance to management
• Supporting procurement strategies to align with business and project objectives

Requirements

• Minimum 7-10 years' procurement experience, including at least 5 years in façade or construction procurement
• Proven track record of managing high-value, project-based procurement (circa £10m+)
• In-depth knowledge of façade systems, curtain walling, cladding, and associated materials
• Strong understanding of project management principles and construction financial procedures
• CIPS or similar professional qualification desirable
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent negotiation, contract management, and commercial awareness skills
• Strong problem-solving ability, with the resilience to manage high-pressure deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• A-Level or equivalent standard of education

Package

• 38-hour week with early finish on Fridays
• Competitive salary package (depending on experience)
• Career progression opportunities within procurement and supply chain

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.