Head of Procurement

Generacion y Gestion; Great Blakenham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national building materials supplier is seeking a Head of Procurement based in Woolpit, Suffolk. This leadership role will manage procurement activities, ensuring efficient sourcing of materials across the UK. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in procurement leadership within the construction sector. Benefits include a competitive salary, car allowance, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Full range of benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and supply management within construction or manufacturing.
• Understanding of supplier onboarding and contract management.
• Strong negotiation skills, especially with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a centralized procurement strategy.
• Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations.
• Optimize pricing and reduce duplication.

Skills

Procurement leadership experience in building materials

Negotiation skills with suppliers

Understanding of rebar supply chains

Familiarity with UK logistics and customs

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

A market leading national Building Material Supplier with depots throughout the UK are recruiting a Head of Procurement to be based in Woolpit, Suffolk.

The Head of Procurement will oversee all procurement and supplier management activities across the business. This is a group-level leadership role responsible for ensuring efficient, cost-effective sourcing and supply of core products including reinforcement steel, geosynthetics, concrete accessories, and construction consumables across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a centralised procurement strategy.
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and commercial negotiations across core categories
• Drive cross-company procurement initiatives
• Optimise pricing, reduce duplication, and leverage group buying power.
• Lead negotiations with UK and international suppliers to secure best-in-class commercial terms, rebates, and contract performance.
• Ensure continuity of supply, especially for high-demand items and project-critical products.
• Establish strategic partnerships with key manufacturers, mills, and global suppliers.
• Work closely with yard managers, stock controllers, and logistics to ensure stock availability
• Support the planning of stock profiles across the group.
• Reduce overstocking and excess holding costs through demand planning and supplier-led JIT
• Lead, mentor, and grow a small team of buyers and procurement coordinators
• Drive adoption of group-wide procurement processes, contracts, and supplier audit protocols.
• Support implementation of procurement software/ERP systems
• Ensure all procurement activity complies with group policies
• Monitor global material price trends and mitigate risk
• Oversee supplier vetting, compliance certifications and insurance coverage.
• Report monthly procurement KPIs - cost savings, supplier OTIF, rebates, price fluctuations.

Skills And Experience

• Significant procurement leadership experience in the building materials, civil engineering, or construction supply sector.
• An understanding of rebar supply chains, geosynthetics, or construction accessories would be an advantage
• Proven negotiation and contract management skills with both UK and overseas suppliers.
• Familiarity with UK logistics, customs/import requirements, and depot stock management.
• Strong commercial acumen, cost control, rebate tracking, and margin impact.

Package

• Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Full range of Benefits.

This role would suit an experienced Procurement or Purchasing professional with Supply Chain Management experience within the construction or Technical Manufacturing industries.

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