Procurement Lead – Subcontract & Materials

Galliford Try Group; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Save As You Earn share purchase scheme

Private medical scheme options

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will procure products, materials and subcontract services across projects, coordinating with designers, clients, supply chain partners and internal delivery teams to support successful project delivery.

We require strong supplier management, negotiation, and contractual awareness, with a focus on cost efficiency, quality and programme alignment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of commercial law and contract conditions.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual experience.
• Degree in Procurement, Engineering, or related discipline desirable.
• Relevant professional qualification advantageous.
• Full Membership of CIPS preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, agree and issue procurement plans for projects and programmes of work.
• Carry out supplier and subcontractor pre-qualification assessments.
• Prepare scopes of work for products, materials and subcontract services.
• Prepare and issue invitation to tender (ITT) documentation following receipt of authorised requisitions.
• Undertake commercial and technical bid evaluations to identify the most appropriate suppliers and subcontractors.
• Create, approve and issue purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Manage and expedite the delivery of products and subcontract services to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor and report procurement performance against project budgets.
• Support pre-construction teams through a structured procurement approach during bid stages.
• Ensure effective use of Galliford Try's supplier approval and performance management processes.
• Manage and resolve supplier performance issues and commercial disputes.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive value and cost efficiencies.
• Identify, capture and share procurement best practice across the business.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and support to members of the wider procurement team.
• Contribute to the successful delivery of goods, materials and services on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

High energy

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Results driven

Education

Degree in Procurement/Engineering

CIPS membership (preferred)

Professional qualification advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Galliford Try is seeking an experienced Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will procure products, materials and subcontract services across projects, coordinating with designers, clients, supply chain partners and internal delivery teams to support successful project delivery.

We require strong supplier management, negotiation, and contractual awareness, with a focus on cost efficiency, quality and programme alignment.