Construction Purchasing Manager

Cloister Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloister Resourcing Ltd is looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead the development and implementation of category strategies within the construction industry. This role is pivotal in aligning sourcing activities with business objectives, enhancing supply chain decisions, and delivering real business value. The successful candidate will drive innovation and sustainability while influencing senior stakeholders in a dynamic procurement function.

Qualifications

• Experience in category management or strategic sourcing within construction.
• In-depth understanding of sourcing processes and contract management.
• Ability to lead large-scale complex projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of category and sourcing strategies.
• Manage full commercial lifecycle, from market engagement to contract award.
• Deliver cost optimization through demand aggregation and standardization.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Building

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Purchasing Manager with experience in the construction industry ooking to take strategic ownership of high–impact categories and drive real business value?

We re looking for a commercially astute, proactive Purchasing Manager to lead the development and delivery of category strategies across key areas of spend. You ll play a central role in aligning sourcing activity with broader business objectives, engaging with stakeholders across the organisation, and delivering tangible value through smarter sourcing and supply chain decisions.

• Lead the end–to–end development and implementation of category and sourcing strategies.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, demand profiles, and specification requirements.
• Support and manage the full commercial lifecycle from market engagement and tendering through to negotiation and contract award.
• Deliver cost optimisation through demand aggregation, standardisation, and tail spend reduction.
• Actively scan the market for innovation and external best practices, translating them into actionable plans for the business.
• Ensure commercial decisions are fully compliant

You ll be a confident communicator, analytical thinker, and relationship–builder with the following:

• Proven experience in a category management or strategic sourcing role, ideally within engineering & construction or asset purchase and hire.
• In–depth understanding of sourcing processes and contract management.
• You will have in depth category experience in either engineering and construction or Asset Purchase
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive/can do style of work
• Familiarity with the Public Procurement Act and/or a CIPS qualification is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead on large–scale or complex projects and manage competing priorities effectively.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to shape category strategies with real impact, influence senior stakeholders, and be part of a forward–thinking procurement function focused on driving innovation, sustainability and value.

Apply today