Construction Procurement Lead — 1-Year FTC

journey

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Journey, a global design and innovation agency based in Birmingham, is seeking a procurement professional to lead end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects. You will source suppliers, negotiate terms and manage POs, deliveries and supplier performance across multiple projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of construction materials, drawings/BOQs interpretation, and experience with ERP/P2P systems.

Qualifications

Procurement experience within construction, fabrication, manufacturing, interiors, events or project-based environments.
Strong knowledge of construction materials, manufacturing processes and specialist subcontracting.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, BOQs and scopes of work.
Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management capability.
Experience with procurement systems, ERP/P2P platforms and advanced Microsoft Excel.
Understanding of project cost control, lead-time management and procurement scheduling.
CIPS, construction/procurement qualification or equivalent practical experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end procurement for construction, fabrication and installation projects.
Source and evaluate suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and specialist trades.
Procure timber, steel, metalwork, GRP/FRP, composites, finishes, hardware, MEP components, fixtures and specialist materials.
Obtain, analyse and negotiate competitive quotations, commercial terms and lead times.
Review technical specifications, drawings, BOQs, scopes of work and material schedules to ensure procurement accuracy.
Raise and manage POs, monitor order status and coordinate deliveries against project programmes.
Support subcontractor selection, commercial evaluation and supplier due diligence.
Identify cost-saving, alternative-material and value-engineering opportunities without compromising quality or programme.
Track procurement spend against project budgets and highlight commercial risks or variances.
Manage supplier performance, resolving issues relating to quality, specification, availability and delivery.
Maintain procurement schedules, supplier records, quotation comparisons and purchasing documentation.
Work across multiple projects and manage time-critical procurement requirements in a fast-paced production environment.