Procurement Manager

Lawtech Group Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor based in Gillingham is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee sub-contractor negotiations and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient operations, maintain supplier relationships, and contribute to the company's growth by managing procurement strategies effectively. With over 20 years in the industry, Lawtech offers competitive benefits and is focused on cladding remediation projects across the UK.

Benefits

33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Expenses Paid

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Procurement Manager role.
• Experience working alongside subcontractors is essential.
• Construction Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes and relationships with subcontractors.
• Create, manage, and monitor procurement strategies.
• Provide analytical reports, including monthly board reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Good verbal communication

Good written communication

Ability to work under pressure

Goal driven

Education

Relevant degree in procurement or management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

The Procurement Manager’s role is to negotiate and procure sub-contractors and maintain good subcontractor relationships. They manage and monitor the procurement processes across Lawtech and work closely with Commercial and Site teams.

Founded over 20 years, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations & regeneration contracts throughout London and the wider Southeast.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, coach and appraise the Procurement Team and ensure that they are aware of correct processes and procedures.
• Creation, management, and monitoring of procurement processes for all sites
• Development and Maintenance of supply chain database and expanding the supply chain.
• Building strong working relationships with potential Sub-Contractors.
• Manage tasks in good time exceeding the agreed procurement schedule and budget.
• Negotiation and placement of timely sub-contractor orders
• Agreement of terms with subcontractors
• Maintenance of preferred supplier lists and current pricing information.
• Maintenance of current information on Lawtech’ s systems including Probe and relevant accounts system
• Working with Sub-Contractors to ensure that key processes are running efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Regular communication with supply chain including a 2-way feedback process.
• Standardisation of ordering and requisition procedures across sites around UK as appropriate
• Set up, maintenance and training of Lawtech staff to ensure procurement and ordering processes across the business are effective and efficient.
• Provide analytical reports including monthly board report.
• Liaison when required and necessary with our PQQ/Tender processes
• Management and review of action lists
• Attending, interdepartmental meetings to improve communication, systems and process.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Procurement Manager role.
• Experience working alongside sub contractors is essential.
• Construction Management experience
• Microsoft competent (Excel, Office etc)
• Negotiation skills
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure and work to deadlines.
• Goal driven.
• 33 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Expenses Paid