Procurement Manager

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the development and delivery of regional procurement strategies across Central Region projects. You will partner with project teams to secure value, manage suppliers and drive procurement excellence from pre-construction through to delivery.

The role requires strong commercial acumen, experience on complex construction or MEP projects, and the ability to influence stakeholders across levels while balancing tight

Qualifications

• Strong procurement background, ideally within construction, engineering or MEP sectors.
• Experience leading procurement activity on complex projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness with proven negotiation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of bespoke project procurement strategies.
• Ensure supply chain requirements are secured at optimum commercial value while meeting programme, quality and technical requirements.
• Manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Support regional supply chain development and drive procurement excellence across the business.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and project delivery teams to drive value, mitigate risk and support successful project outcomes.
• Support bid teams with procurement expertise, market intelligence and detailed cost analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance, aggregate spend and maximise value.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Construction/MEP experience

Stakeholder negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Procurement Manager (Central Region)

Location: Birmingham

Job Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team, supporting SES Engineering Services across the Central Region. Working as part of a high‑performing procurement function, you will lead the development and implementation of procurement strategies across our project portfolio, supporting projects from work winning and pre‑construction through to procurement, delivery and project completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of bespoke project procurement strategies.
• Ensure supply chain requirements are secured at optimum commercial value while meeting programme, quality and technical requirements.
• Manage key supplier and subcontractor relationships.
• Support regional supply chain development and drive procurement excellence across the business.
• Work closely with operational, commercial and project delivery teams to drive value, mitigate risk and support successful project outcomes.
• Support bid teams with procurement expertise, market intelligence and detailed cost analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain performance, aggregate spend and maximise value.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement background, ideally gained within the construction, engineering or MEP sectors.
• Experience leading procurement activity on complex projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and proven ability to negotiate, influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple priorities.

Additional Information

• Will require travel across the Central Region and to project sites as needed, with occasional overnight stays.
• Compensation package dependent on experience.

EEO Statement

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available.