Head Of Purchasing

Streamline Search Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Birthday off

Profit share

Salary sacrifice pension

Death in service

Cycle to work

Company events

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. has been retained to appoint a Head of Purchasing for a leading construction and building services group. You will lead the group procurement function, drive value across sites, and develop supplier relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable supply.

You'll manage a small team, work with pre-construction on tenders, and report to the Group Board with procurement performance metrics. The role requires strong commercial acumen and Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchasing/procurement, ideally in construction or building services.
• Experience leading or developing procurement staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with analytical and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group purchasing function and support the Buyer.
• Manage procurement of materials, goods and services across the Group with competitive pricing and quality.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships and manage performance.
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams on tenders and value engineering opportunities.
• Issue enquiry packages, obtain quotations, and place orders for Group companies.
• Coordinate deliveries with site teams and expedite orders when needed.
• Monitor market conditions and risks to project programmes.
• Maintain procurement records and cost comparisons using Excel.
• Resolve purchasing and invoice queries and provide updates to senior management.

Skills

Purchasing

Supplier management

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Strategic sourcing

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Head of Purchasing

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience

• Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + birthday off, profit share scheme, salary sacrifice pension, death in service, cycle to work scheme & company events

Our client is a well-established building services and construction company delivering projects across a range of sectors.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Group Purchasing to lead the procurement function across the business, managing supplier relationships, supporting project delivery and ensuring the best possible commercial value is achieved.

Head of Purchasing - Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Group purchasing function, including managing and supporting the Buyer.
• Manage the procurement of materials, goods and services across the Group, ensuring competitive pricing, quality and availability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Work closely with pre-construction teams on tenders, procurement and value engineering opportunities.
• Issue enquiry packages, obtain and evaluate quotations and place orders for Group companies.
• Liaise with site teams to coordinate and programme deliveries and expedite orders where required.
• Monitor market conditions, supply and demand and potential risks to project programmes.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, cost comparisons and order information using Excel.
• Resolve purchasing and invoice queries and provide regular updates to senior management and the Group Board.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across the procurement function and ensure company procedures and QEMS requirements are followed.

Head of Purchasing - Position Requirements

• Proven experience within purchasing, procurement or buying, ideally within construction or building services.
• Previous experience managing or developing procurement/buying staff.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and evaluating quotations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a practical, commercially minded approach.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Previous construction industry experience is desirable.