Construction Purchasing Manager

Cloister Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement function seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to take strategic ownership of category strategies in the construction industry. You will engage with stakeholders, drive cost optimisation, and contribute to innovative sourcing solutions. This role promises significant impact and influence within the organization, focusing on sustainability and value.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
• In-depth understanding of sourcing processes and contract management.
• Experience in engineering & construction or asset purchase.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of sourcing strategies.
• Manage the full commercial lifecycle from market engagement to contract award.
• Deliver cost optimisation through standardisation and demand aggregation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Relationship-building

Proactive attitude

Education

CIPS qualification

Job description

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

We are looking for a commercially astute, proactive Purchasing Manager to lead the development and delivery of category strategies across key areas of spend. You will 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 will be a confident communicator, analytical thinker, and relationship-builder with the following qualifications and experience:

• 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.
• 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 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.