Procurement Lead for Major Construction Projects

CTS Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking a Procurement Manager in Middlesbrough to lead procurement across major construction and engineering projects. You will source materials, subcontract services, and vendors while aligning strategies with project budgets and delivery schedules.

You will negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across supply chains. Strong English communication, Excel skills, and ERP experience are essential to deliver value and maintain timelines.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management and procurement best practices.
• Experience in construction/engineering/industrial/manufacturing/data centre projects is desirable.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract negotiation skills.
• Excel proficiency and experience with ERP/purchasing systems.
• Excellent stakeholder and supplier management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across major construction and engineering projects.
• Sourcing of materials, equipment, subcontract services, and specialists.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project budgets and delivery schedules.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers.
• Maintain supplier relationships and manage supplier performance.
• Oversee tendering, RFQ, and supplier selection processes.
• Ensure procurement compliance and drive continuous improvement in the supply chain.
• Collaborate with project teams to support requirements and cost control.

Skills

Procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Excel

ERP systems

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English (written/spoken)

Education

Degree in Business/Supply Chain/Procurement

HNC/HND equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

CTS Group is seeking a Procurement Manager in Middlesbrough to lead procurement across major construction and engineering projects. You will source materials, subcontract services, and vendors while aligning strategies with project budgets and delivery schedules.

You will negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across supply chains. Strong English communication, Excel skills, and ERP experience are essential to deliver value and maintain timelines.