Procurement and Sourcing Manager

Stonbury; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions company in the UK is looking for a Procurement and Sourcing Manager to join their Supply Chain team. This role involves strategic sourcing, operational buying, and managing vendor relationships. Candidates should have experience in buying processes and a background in construction is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary between £55k to £65k plus additional benefits including a company car and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Countless training and advancement opportunities

Discounts on retail, shopping, gym access and cinema tickets

Private Medical Insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

6% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a construction or civils environment.
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to the Supply Chain team.
• Be responsible for strategic sourcing and operational buying.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard quality suppliers.
• Recommend suitable vendors on a project-by-project basis.
• Support the management of cost and supply risk.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Understanding of best value (Price, quality, service & sustainability)

Previous experience in buying/sourcing processes

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Procurement and Sourcing Manager to join our Supply Chain team.

You will be responsible for the strategic sourcing and operational buying.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing – identify and onboard quality suppliers
• Provide coaching, training, and guidance to the Supply Chain team to ensure efficient day-to-day procurement operations
• Operational sourcing – on a project-by-project basis, recommend suitable vendors, for both tender and execution
• Obtain competitive pricing to support tenders and bids
• Vendor management – support the management of cost, supply risk, H&S & ESG. Manage relationships, performance, development also approval
• Cost reduction – actively look for structural changes to reduce costs
• Previous experience in a buying / sourcing processes
• Understanding of best value (Price, quality, service & sustainability)
• Previous experience in a construction or civils environment
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Strong negotiation skills

Offer

£55k to £65k doe

Up to £65k plus a Company Car or Car Allowance

Benefits

• Countless training and advancement opportunities
• Benifex Platform - including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme
• Discounts on retail, shopping, gym access and cinema tickets
• 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 25 after two years, with the option to buy additional days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• 6% employer pension contribution

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