Construction Procurement Lead

hireful; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

hireful is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support strategic sourcing across a range of goods and services. You will work with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to deliver value for money and compliant procurement activities.

The role involves leading market testing, tender events and supplier evaluations while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes. You will travel regionally and work across multiple sites in the North West.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject is required.
• CIPS membership or progress towards it is preferred.
• Experience in procurement/purchasing or supply chain is essential.
• Experience in construction or housebuilding industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of full procurement lifecycle, tendering and contract negotiations is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support end-to-end procurement exercises (RFIs, RFQs, ITTs, mini-competitions).
• Provide procurement guidance to internal teams and support contract awards.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance reviews.
• Identify savings opportunities across spend categories such as construction and maintenance materials.
• Maintain procurement workplans, project trackers and savings reports; assist with market analysis.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

IT literacy

Education

Degree-level qualification (Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

hireful is seeking an experienced procurement professional to support strategic sourcing across a range of goods and services. You will work with internal stakeholders, suppliers and contractors to deliver value for money and compliant procurement activities.

The role involves leading market testing, tender events and supplier evaluations while driving continuous improvement across procurement processes. You will travel regionally and work across multiple sites in the North West.